Kale, Apple, and Pancetta Salad Recipe

Name: Kale, Apple, and Pancetta Salad Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 4 ounces sliced pancetta, diced; 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 small head radicchio, shredded; 1 (8-ounce) bunch kale, stems discarded, leaves shredded; 2 tart yet sweet apples, sliced into thick matchsticks; 3/4 cup pecans, toasted if desired

By

Jennifer Segal

Updated Mar. 07, 2019

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With slightly bitter kale and radicchio, crispy-salty pancetta, tart apples and sweet maple syrup, this hearty winter salad hits all the right taste buttons. It's also just a beautiful salad. Be sure your apples aren't too sour, especially if using Granny Smith—you'll need a little sweetness to balance out the tartness of the vinaigrette.

Recipe inspired by Food & Wine

Kale, Apple, and Pancetta Salad Recipe

Active 20 mins

Total 20 mins

Serves 4 servings

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 ounces sliced pancetta, diced
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 small head radicchio, shredded
1 (8-ounce) bunch kale, stems discarded, leaves shredded
2 tart yet sweet apples, sliced into thick matchsticks
3/4 cup pecans, toasted if desired

Combine the olive oil and pancetta in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until pancetta is golden and crispy. Strain the pan drippings into a small bowl and leave the crispy pancetta off to the side to cool. Add the Champagne vinegar, maple syrup, salt and pepper and whisk well.
Combine the radicchio, kale, apples and pecans in a large bowl. Toss while adding the dressing, little by little, until salad is well dressed. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with crispy pancetta.