Fizz Kale Salad with Roasted Garlic-Bacon Dressing and Beets

Gluten Free
Health score
35%
Fizz Kale Salad with Roasted Garlic-Bacon Dressing and Beets
80 min.
6
133kcal

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Craving a salad that's anything but ordinary? Look no further! This Fizz Kale Salad with Roasted Garlic-Bacon Dressing and Beets is a flavor explosion waiting to happen. It's gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy it, and it's way more than just a side dish. Think of it as a vibrant antipasti, a delightful starter, or even a satisfying snack – whenever the mood strikes!

What makes this salad so special? For starters, we're roasting a whole head of garlic until it's sweet, mellow, and practically melts in your mouth. That roasted garlic then gets whisked together with crispy applewood-smoked bacon, creating a warm, savory dressing that coats the kale perfectly. Oh, and did I mention the beets? We're talking gorgeous baby beets – striped, red, and yellow – roasted until tender and adding a pop of color and earthy sweetness.

Don't be intimidated by the slightly longer cooking time – most of it is hands-off waiting for the beets and garlic to roast. Trust me, the aroma that fills your kitchen will be worth every minute. And the best part? The caloric breakdown is surprisingly manageable, so you can indulge without the guilt. Get ready to impress your family and friends (or just yourself!) with this vibrant and flavorful kale salad.

Ingredients

  •  applewood-smoked bacon thick chopped
  • ounces baby striped beets (such as Chioggia)
  • ounces baby beets red
  • ounces baby beets yellow
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  garlic head whole
  • tablespoon heavy cream 
  • cups fizz kale 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cups destemmed lacinato/dinosaur kale 
  • 1.5 teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • teaspoon red wine vinegar 
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Remove white papery skin from garlic head (do not peel or separate cloves). Wrap head in foil. Arrange yellow beets on a large sheet of foil; wrap tightly. Repeat procedure with red and striped beets.
  3. Bake garlic and beets at 350 for 1 hour or until beets are tender; cool 10 minutes. Separate garlic cloves; squeeze to extract garlic pulp. Discard skins.
  4. Combine garlic pulp, oil, and next 6 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  5. Place kale in a large bowl.
  6. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat; add bacon. Cook 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to high. Stir in garlic mixture; remove from heat.
  7. Pour hot bacon mixture over kale, tossing to coat.
  8. Peel beets; discard skins.
  9. Cut beets in half. Arrange over kale mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories133kcal
Protein7.93%
Fat64.01%
Carbs28.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53
Glycemic Load
3.77
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.96130426552%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.32mg
Isorhamnetin
6.61mg
Kaempferol
13.11mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
6.45mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:133.43kcal
6.67%
Fat:9.93g
15.27%
Saturated Fat:2.1g
13.15%
Carbohydrates:9.79g
3.26%
Net Carbohydrates:6.23g
2.27%
Sugar:6.08g
6.76%
Cholesterol:5.24mg
1.75%
Sodium:203.47mg
8.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.77g
5.53%
Vitamin K:113.81µg
108.39%
Vitamin A:2863.95IU
57.28%
Vitamin C:30.98mg
37.55%
Folate:110.44µg
27.61%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.23%
Fiber:3.56g
14.26%
Potassium:388.3mg
11.09%
Calcium:88.17mg
8.82%
Vitamin E:1.27mg
8.46%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.22%
Magnesium:29.82mg
7.45%
Iron:1.21mg
6.71%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.79%
Phosphorus:57.21mg
5.72%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.67%
Copper:0.08mg
4.19%
Vitamin B3:0.77mg
3.85%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.1%
Selenium:1.74µg
2.48%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.9%
Source:My Recipes