BLT Chopped Salad
BLT Chopped Salad with Feta, Sweet Corn, and Kale. Easy, packed with flavor, and tastes great at room temperature, so it's perfect for parties and potlucks.
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Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon (about 9 ounces)
- 1/2 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes (not the kind packed in oil)
- 8 cups kale (tough stems removed and chopped (about 14 to 16 ounces with stems or 8 ounces without))
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 1/2 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen and thawed, or drained from a can)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green ( or red onion)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 medium limes)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Steps
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the bacon according to these directions for Baked Bacon. Once cooked, remove to a plate and pat dry. Let cool, then chop.
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Meanwhile, place the sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl. Top with very hot water and let sit for a few minutes to rehydrate while you prepare the other ingredients. Drain and pat dry.
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Place the chopped kale in a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Massage with your hands by grabbing large handfuls a few at a time and squeezing gently until the kale is darker in color and more fragrant (this step makes the kale more tender and less bitter in taste—don’t skip it!).
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Add the drained sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, corn, bacon, feta, and green onion.
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Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or large measuring cup, stir together the lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat. If time allows, let rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (25% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| thick-cut bacon | 8 slices | - | - |
| julienned sun-dried tomatoes | 0.5 cup | $0.75/kg | $0.09 |
| kale | 8 cups | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| pint cherry tomatoes | 1 | $0.75/kg | $0.07 |
| sweet corn kernels | 0.5 cups | - | - |
| crumbled feta cheese | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| finely chopped green | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| fresh lime juice | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| extra-virgin olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| smoked paprika | 0.75 teaspoon | $2.50/kg | $0.01 |
| kosher salt | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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