Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette

Gluten Free
Health score
31%
Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette
35 min.
8
183kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and delicious salad that’s both satisfying and packed with flavor? Look no further than our Kale & Bacon Salad with Honey-Horseradish Vinaigrette! This gluten-free dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're serving it as a side at a family gathering, an antipasti platter for a casual get-together, or even as a light snack to enjoy on your own.

The star of this salad is undoubtedly the kale, which provides a hearty base that’s complemented beautifully by the crispy, crumbled bacon. Each bite is a delightful mix of textures and tastes, from the creamy avocado and tangy feta cheese to the sweet burst of grape tomatoes. The addition of alfalfa sprouts and fresh basil leaves adds a refreshing crunch and aromatic flair that elevates the dish to new heights.

What truly sets this salad apart is the homemade honey-horseradish vinaigrette. This zesty dressing combines the sweetness of honey with the kick of horseradish, creating a perfect balance that ties all the ingredients together. Ready in just 35 minutes, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also a feast for the eyes and the palate. Serve it up and watch as your guests rave about this delightful dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup alfalfa sprouts 
  • 0.5 medium avocado ripe peeled thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup basil loosely packed thinly sliced
  •  bacon crumbled cooked
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder 
  • cup grape tomatoes chopped
  •  hardboiled eggs chopped
  • tablespoons honey 
  • tablespoons horseradish prepared
  • 10  kale thinly sliced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 1.5 teaspoons spicy brown mustard 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Divide kale and basil among eight salad plates. Top with sprouts, bacon, cheese, avocado, egg and tomatoes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients.
  3. Drizzle over salads; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories183kcal
Protein9.71%
Fat72.2%
Carbs18.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.41
Glycemic Load
2.79
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
10.817826032639%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.27mg
Hesperetin
0.81mg
Naringenin
0.2mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
3.24mg
Kaempferol
6.45mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
3.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:183.41kcal
9.17%
Fat:15.28g
23.5%
Saturated Fat:3.48g
21.77%
Carbohydrates:8.62g
2.87%
Net Carbohydrates:6.66g
2.42%
Sugar:5.54g
6.16%
Cholesterol:35.62mg
11.87%
Sodium:218.95mg
9.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.62g
9.24%
Vitamin K:67.26µg
64.06%
Vitamin A:1683.19IU
33.66%
Vitamin C:20.1mg
24.37%
Vitamin E:1.89mg
12.61%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.59%
Calcium:94.29mg
9.43%
Selenium:6.17µg
8.81%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.57%
Phosphorus:83.69mg
8.37%
Folate:32.22µg
8.05%
Fiber:1.95g
7.81%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.8%
Potassium:218mg
6.23%
Vitamin B3:1.07mg
5.34%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.31%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.8%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.62%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.52%
Magnesium:17.4mg
4.35%
Iron:0.71mg
3.94%
Copper:0.07mg
3.3%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.27%