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Kale Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Fresh chopped kale tossed with a bacon vinaigrette and topped with a fried egg.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, bacon dressing, bacon vinaigrette, dressing, kale, kale salad, salad, side dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices bacon diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • pinch of crushed red pepper
  • 4 cups chopped fresh curly kale

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings.
  • While bacon is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet and cook eggs 2 -3 minutes or just until whites are cooked and yolks are set.
  • Keep reserved bacon drippings over low heat, whisk in remaining olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, sugar and crushed red pepper.
  • Place kale in a salad bowl, sprinkle bacon over the top. Toss with warm bacon dressing. Spoon into individual salad bowls and top each salad with a fried egg. Serve immediately.

Notes

Enjoy!