The ULTIMATE Apple Bacon and KALE SALAD! Layered with apple chunks, crispy bacon, avocado, nuts and seeds and a creamy sweet Maple Tahini Dressing. This is the perfect salad to wrap up the Summer with!
I have to say I think Tahini and kale might just be the new peanut butter and jam because they are just a perfect pairing in my opinion. I basically will just find any excuse to eat them together and this Apple Bacon and Kale Salad is just the Summer salad I need in my life.
A Kale Salad For Kale Haters
Even if you’ve never considered yourself a kale lover this salad is about to change your mind. Its finely shredded with loads of toppings and a creamy dressing that it just hides right in there while creating the perfect base for all the flavours.
You might be thinking BACON and KALE, really?! They say opposites attract and in this case it couldn’t be more accurate. And although this is technically a Summer salad it will no doubt carry you through the Fall season with its heartiness and rich flavours it is bound to BBQ and potluck staple this year and maybe even make its way to your Christmas feast. Yes I said the “C” word I’m sorry it won’t happen again until at least November. 😉
If you haven’t tried my Creamy Maple Tahini Dressing yet then you are about to fall in love. Seriously though it is one of my holy grail salad dressings that I have created and I keep coming back to it because it just has a unique and satisfying flavour. It will make you crave and eat more salads, guaranteed or your money back!
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Recipe
Apple Bacon and Kale Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 head of leafy green kale de-stemmed finely chopped
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 ripe avocado chopped
- 1 apple I used Pink Lady chopped, skin on
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 6 strips bacon chopped
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- Maple Tahini Dressing get the recipe here
Instructions:
- Cook up the bacon on a large skillet on medium heat for 3-4 min per side until crispy. Set aside on a plate lined with paper towel to cool them roughly chop and set aside.
- Place chopped kale into a large wide salad bowl and toss in remaining toppings.
- Drizzle on Maple Tahini Dressing, toss and serve!
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My favorite kale salad ever!! I’ve had other kale salads that are piled with interesting toppings, but they never quite do it for me and I always come back to this one. The combination of these toppings are perfect and the maple tahini dressing is amazing.