now that the colder days are upon us, i love making hearty kale salads to add a bit of freshness to a meal. the dressing is made with local georgia pecans, i think it is my new favorite winter condiment!
winter kale salad
-toast 3/4 cup pecans in the oven for 5 minutes
-in a blender, blend the toasted pecans, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 Tbsp honey, 2 cloves of garlic, and salt and pepper
-blend until ingredients are chopped, dressing should have a little grit from the pecans
-add more salt if needed
-wash and cut some fresh kale, removing any tough stems
-add any other seasonal ingredients
-i added pomegranate seeds and carrots
-i think roasted squash or carrots would be great with it too toss all of the ingredients together and massage the kale leaves a bit
-add the salad dressing and lightly toss it
-enjoy!
photos and recipe by kristen bach