However, I do not know how to leave well enough alone, so I decided to just make my own version. At first I was going to buy a dressing then I realized I could just make my own. Making my own means I can control what is in by way of fat and preservatives.
The bag of salad my grandma used looked pretty equal in romaine and kale. I did purchase both romaine and kale but in the end, I opted to use the entire head of kale and only a fourth of the romaine head. Two full heads would have made too much. If you want a nice blend, use half a head/bunch of each. Any way you make it, it’s bound to be delicious. The thing I like most about kale is how crisp it stays even after dressed or even boiled in a soup. Plus it’s some fancy super-food.
Ingredients
- 1 head bunch kale; chopped
- 1/4 head romaine; chopped
- 1/2 lb . cooked bacon; chopped
- 8 green onions; diced
- 11/2 cups purple cabbage; diced
- 11/2 cup blue cheese dressing +/-
Instructions
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Toss all vegetables together then coat them with the dressing to the desired creaminess.
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Chill until ready to serve.
23 Comments
Ritu Ahuja
July 2, 2014 at 7:16 amIt looks delicious. 🙂
Michelle
July 3, 2014 at 1:54 pmThank you Ritu I was really good!
Susan
August 23, 2014 at 7:34 amWhat kind of dressing would you recommend if blue cheese isn’t a favorite?
Michelle
August 25, 2014 at 2:13 pmSusan, if you don’t like blue cheese, a simply ranch would do. You could amp up that ranch with a bit of bbq sauce a well.
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass
March 27, 2015 at 10:59 amWhat a gorgeous, vibrant salad! So many great flavors, and BACON!
Michelle
March 27, 2015 at 8:56 pmThank you Allie.
Valerie
March 27, 2015 at 6:10 pmI love Kale salad! This looks awesome, I’m going to add some sunflower seeds or cashews and cranberries.
Michelle
March 27, 2015 at 8:59 pmI’m so happy you are fan too, I love kale salads of all kinds. Your additions sound wonderful. I have another Kale sale (Winter Salad) with cranberries and pecans.
Sarah
August 5, 2015 at 2:34 amBacon and bleu cheese in a salad – it’s like you made it just for me XD
Michelle
August 5, 2015 at 5:43 pmYep, for you, enjoy! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
August 5, 2015 at 5:11 amI am all about the kale salads! Total summer essential!
Michelle
August 5, 2015 at 5:43 pmEasy and delicious.
Alisa Fleming
August 5, 2015 at 8:00 amThis looks lovely Michelle! And bacon is probably the one way I could get my husband to eat kale 🙂
Michelle
August 5, 2015 at 5:44 pmBacon, the one way to get husbands and children eat veggies with ease.
Debra @ Bowl Me over
August 5, 2015 at 9:58 amMmmm….your salad looks delish! Loving all of those bright beautiful colors, makes me hungry just looking at it, pinned!
Michelle
August 5, 2015 at 5:44 pmThank you Debra, it will fit nicely in a bowl. 😉
Julia
August 5, 2015 at 11:54 amI have a big bag of kale in my fridge just waiting to be used. I need to try this recipe. I love that everything is chopped up. This is definitely a healthy salad that I need to make soon.
Michelle
August 5, 2015 at 5:45 pmThank you Julia, hope you all enjoy it.
Florian @ContentednessCooking
August 5, 2015 at 5:16 pmThis looks fantastic, perfect summer salad!
Michelle
August 5, 2015 at 5:47 pmThank you Florian.
Gwen @SimplyHealthyFamily
August 5, 2015 at 6:06 pmYou nailed it with this kale salad recipe!!! Pinning to put in my lunch box over and over!
Michelle
August 6, 2015 at 2:22 pmThat’s great to hear, I hope you enjoy it. Plus it’s really easy to add thing to.
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