Warm Kale Salad with Bacon, Dates, and Walnuts

Whelp this salad is amazing! This would make a perfect addition to your holiday menu. Your guests will love it! I promise! It’s super easy to make and you only need one pan. My favorite kind of meal.

Warm Kale Salad with Bacon Dates and Walnuts

Just be sure if you do plan on making this for your holiday meal or any meal make sure this is the last dish you prepare. Otherwise, the kale will get soggy and wilt.

Warm Kale Salad with Bacon Dates and Walnuts

Also, when cooking the kale be sure to mix frequently. It will turn the kale a beautiful dark green color. Remove from heat before it starts to wilt.

Warm Kale Salad with Bacon Dates and Walnuts

Adapted from Iowa Girl Eats

Warm Kale Salad with Bacon, Dates, and Walnuts
Serves 4
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
25 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
59g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166
Calories from Fat 56
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g
10%
Saturated Fat 1g
6%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 7mg
2%
Sodium 146mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates 26g
9%
Dietary Fiber 3g
10%
Sugars 22g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
3%
Iron
3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 3 strips of bacon, chopped
  2. 1/2 small onion, diced
  3. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  4. 5 Medjool dates, chopped
  5. 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  6. 2 buch of kale, stems removed and chopped
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and saute for 2 minutes. Add diced onions and saute for another 2 minutes.
  2. Add balsamic vinegar, chopped dates, and walnuts and stir. Add kale and gently mix for about 3 minutes or until kale turns a dark green, but before it wilts.
Adapted from Iowa Girl Eats
Adapted from Iowa Girl Eats
Kim's Healthy Eats http://www.kimshealthyeats.com/

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