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Kale Salad With Pecan Vinaigrette

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Kale Salad With Pecan Vinaigrette recipe
Photograph by Emma Fishman, Food styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop styling by Sophie Leng

This dressing checks all the boxes: It’s nutty, salty, savory, and just sweet enough, with a hefty texture that holds its own against sturdy kale. Make it ahead of time and dress your salad before you put the finishing touches on your Thanksgiving meal; the salad should sit for a few minutes before serving to ensure the kale is tender. If you don’t have a food processor, you can chop your ingredients by hand—the finished dressing won’t be as creamy, but it will still taste great.

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What you’ll need

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 Servings

Ingredients

1½ cups pecans
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. drained capers
1 Tbsp. honey
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 large bunches Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves thinly sliced
1 bunch radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°. Toast pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until slightly darkened and fragrant, 8–10 minutes. Let cool.

    Step 2

    Transfer a handful of pecans to a cutting board and coarsely chop; set aside for serving.

    Step 3

    Pulse garlic, oil, capers, honey, and remaining pecans in a food processor until nuts are in small pieces. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in vinegar; season dressing with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Add kale and radishes to bowl with dressing; toss to coat. Taste salad and season with more salt and pepper. Top with reserved chopped pecans.

TagsKaleLeafy GreensVegetableSaladSidePecanNutFallWinterVegetarianDinnerLunchGluten FreeBon AppétitRadishRoot Vegetable
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