KALE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUTS

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Lend texture and flavor to this baby kale salad with toasted walnuts and crumbled blue cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup walnuts
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 ounces baby kale (about 16 cups)
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, such as Gorgonzola

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet and bake, tossing once, until toasted and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool, then roughly chop.
  • Meanwhile, cover the shallot with cold water and let stand 10 minutes; drain well and pat dry.
  • Whisk the vinegar, mustard, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly until blended and thickened.
  • Add the kale, drained shallots and walnuts to the bowl with the dressing and toss well. Add the blue cheese, season with a pinch each of salt and pepper and toss gently to combine.

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