Christmas Salad Recipe

Name: Christmas Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces thick bacon, coarsely chopped; 1 cup sliced red onion; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 bunch Lacinato kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped (about 7 cups loosely packed); 1 bunch red Swiss chard, stemmed and coarsely chopped (about 8 cups loosely packed); 2 small beets, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces thick bacon, coarsely chopped
1 cup sliced red onion
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 bunch Lacinato kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped (about 7 cups loosely packed)
1 bunch red Swiss chard, stemmed and coarsely chopped (about 8 cups loosely packed)
2 small beets, thinly sliced
1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, using a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Reserve 6 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Add onion, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper, and saute 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
2
Add red wine vinegar to skillet, and stir to loosen browned bits from bottom of skillet. Whisk in honey.
3
Toss together chopped kale, Swiss chard, onion mixture, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. black pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to a serving platter. Top with cooked bacon, beet slices, pumpkin seeds, dried cherries, and feta cheese. Serve immediately.

428

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces thick bacon, coarsely chopped, 1 cup sliced red onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Christmas Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Christmas Salad

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