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Sides can make or break an outdoor barbecue, so simple salads are a go-to for me. Nothing too fancy, just simple ingredients from the garden. I love using what is in season for the freshest flavors and for its quick options. Luckily, I can run out to the garden and gather a few greens while I ponder up the perfect vinaigrette. This spicy pear kale salad has the perfect vinaigrette, which can be adapted for any salad!
Watch how to make this pear kale salad.
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Watermelon Salad
Fresh Green Bean & Tomato Salad
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Spicy Pear Kale Salad
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 3-5 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the salad
- 8 cups loosely packed kale washed, spun dry, and roughly chopped
- 3 medium pears diced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine all vinaigrette ingredients and mix to combine. Set aside until ready to serve.¼ cup olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 3-5 cloves garlic, ¼ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- For the salad, start with the kale. Layer the pears and Parmesan cheese on top and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.8 cups loosely packed kale, 3 medium pears, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
