BLT Salad

#salad #kale #bacon #healthy

A hearty shredded kale salad with crispy bacon and juicy cherry tomatoes, tossed in a creamy homemade Greek yogurt ranch dressing.

Ingredients

• 1 large head kale (stems removed and shredded)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon (chopped)
• 1/3 c greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp parsley (freshly chopped)
• 1 tsp dill (freshly chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 tsp white vinegar
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/8 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 c cherry tomatoes (halved)

Cookware

• large bowl
• skillet
• food processor

Steps

1. Place kale in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and add salt and pepper. Massage the oil in by hand for a few minutes, then set aside.

2. Heat a skillet over medium-low, add the thick-cut bacon, and cook until totally crispy, stirring occasionally and the fat is rendered, about 10 minutes.

3. To make the dressing, blend greek yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, dill, garlic, worcestershire sauce, white vinegar, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a food processor until combined.

4. Add the cherry tomatoes and crispy bacon to the massaged kale, drizzle with the dressing, and toss to combine. Top with optional sliced avocado, crumbled feta or blue cheese, and sweet corn if desired.

Timers

Timer: 10 minutes - …spy, stirring occasionally and the fat is rendered, about