Kale and Bacon Salad
Kale has become a very trendy vegetable recently. It’s a superfood and surprisingly inexpensive.
Kale and Bacon Salad
Thanks to a publicity boost from celebrities folks are crazy for kale. It’s delightfully cheap considering its superfood status with high levels of vitamins A, C and K, iron, calcium, magnesium and fibre.
Kale is more frequently available as a dark leafy green but you’ll also find it in vibrant shades of purple and white. Leaves can be smooth or curly. Ideally, buy whole leaves, so you can remove the stems before chopping them up.
Its slightly bitter flavour is reduced by blanching, and a little acid enhances its rich earthiness. Try curly kale with smoked bacon, baby potatoes, walnuts and blue cheese — yum! This side dish works particularly well with steak.