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Bacon Kale Slaw

Author: Leah Porche, Leah Porche, RDN, LDN

Ingredients

For the dressing

  • 1/4 cup warm bacon grease
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

For the slaw

  • 4 strips bacon diced
  • 1 bunch kale, lacinato (dino) finely chopped
  • 1/2 head cabbage, red finely chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and shredded
  • 1/4 cup cranberries, dried
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, roasted

Instructions

  • In a skillet on medium low heat render the bacon pieces until browned and cooked through.
  • Move to small plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Put about 1/4 of a cup of the bacon fat into a small bowl, whisk in the honey, then remaining dressing ingredients, set aside.
  • For the slaw, mix the veggies, berries, and seeds in a medium bowl, drizzle with half of the dressing and mix to coat.
  • Refrigerate until time to serve, then mix in bacon bits, serve with remaining dressing on the side, drizzle on top, or mix it all in, if preferred.