My Favorite Salad

I'm a salad person. The textures, the crunch, the thousands of different combinations...you can get so much from one simple dish.

My sister and I are obsessed with this Kale & Brussel Sprout Salad with Bacon (yes....bacon!) recipe. It's a weekly (who am I kidding, daily) staple in my house. I usually make a big batch of it for dinner and then have plenty of leftovers the next day for lunch. For dinner I usually grill up some chicken or salmon AND sometimes I add avocado which brings it to a whole new level.

The dressing is delicious and one you could put on pretty much any salad. 

For the Dressing:

• 2 tbs fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbs dijon mustard
• 1 tsp shallot, finely minced
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1/8 tsp kosher salt
• Pinch of black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

For the Salad:

• 1 pound brussel sprouts, finely shredded
• 2-3 cups thinly sliced kale
• 3-4 slices turkey bacon (or regular)
• 1/4 cup sliced and roasted almonds (good with walnuts, too!)
• 1/2 cup pecorino cheese (parmesan is good, too!)

Now What?

Combine the dressing ingredients and mix thoroughly. Mix the kale and brussel sprouts in a large bowl. Add in the almonds, cheese, and chopped bacon. Pour dressing on top and toss until all ingredients are combined.

All photos by me

I hope you enjoy!