Warm Leek and Kale Salad
This is a rich cold weather salad perfectly paired with a plate of fresh cooked pasta or over top of a bowl of warm polenta.
Ingredients
4oz bacon, cut into small pieces
1-2 leeks, cut into wide half moons and rinsed of dirt
1 bunch of kale, any variety cut into 1/4" wide ribbons
1 celery root, peeled and cut into match sticks
1/2 cup sherry or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup walnuts, toasted
Method
- In a large frying pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy
- Add the leeks to the bacon and lower the heat to low and cook until soft
- Place the kale in a large bowl with a big pinch of salt then massage until the kale is tender and dark green
- Add the celery root, vingear, olive oil, walnuts, and leek bacon mixture and toss to combine
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired
