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Kale and Bacon Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This kale and bacon salad with apple cider vinaigrette is so quick and easy. An extra bonus, you can use your bacon drippings for the vinaigrette!

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp brown sugar, packed
  • 1 bunch kale, washed and cut into small pieces
  • 1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  • On a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Reserve the bacon drippings in a small bowl. Place the cooked bacon on a large plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Scoop 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat back into the skillet. Mix in the apple cider vinegar, mustard and brown sugar.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the kale and pumpkin seeds. Crumble the bacon on top. Pour the warm vinaigrette on top. Toss and serve immediately.