Ingredients
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Dressing:
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
- 1 large head kale, stems removed and thinly sliced
- 1-pound strawberries, trimmed and halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake together the dressing ingredients until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
- Place the kale in a large bowl and toss with half of the dressing. Use your hands to massage the kale until it’s slightly broken down.
- Distribute the kale to plates or bowls and top with strawberries, feta and toasted walnuts. Drizzle each with the remaining dressing. Serve.
Notes
Cooking Tip: Massaging the kale with the dressing or olive oil breaks it down a bit so it’s a more pleasurable eating experience. It takes the bitterness away from the kale and makes it easier to chew.
Substitution Tip: Swap kale for fresh spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 259mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
Keywords: salad, salad dressing, balsamic, kale, strawberries, strawberry, feta, walnuts