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Easy Kale Salad with Strawberries and Feta in a bowl.
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Easy Kale Salad with Strawberries and Feta Recipe

This easy kale salad with strawberries and feta is fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor. Tossed with a simple homemade lemon Dijon dressing, it's the perfect quick side dish for summer dinners, cookouts, and meal prep.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Kale Crunch Salad, Kale Crunch Salad with Strawberries and Feta
Servings: 4
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Sharon Farnell

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch of kale
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds 
  • 1 cup thinly sliced strawberries 
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese 
  • salt and pepper, to taste 

Maple Dijon Dressing

  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup 
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil  plus more for massaging kale
  • 1 clove finely minced/pressed garlic 
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest 
  • 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 

Instructions

  • Heat a small frying pan over medium-low heat, and add slivered almonds. Cook, moving occasionally and keeping an eye on them to prevent burning, until well toasted, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate, and allow to cool completely before adding to salad.
  • Remove tough stems from kale, chop or tear leaves into small pieces, clean and dry well, and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and massage gently with your hands until wilted and reduced in volume by about half.
  • Thinly slice strawberries and scallions, and add to bowl with kale.
  • Make the dressing: Whisk, shake or blend all dressing ingredients together until well combined., Then toss with the kale, strawberries, and scallions.
  • Allow salad to rest for 10-15 minutes for a better texture. Top with toasted almonds and crumbed feta just before serving.

Notes

Salad can be made up to one day ahead. If making ahead, add strawberries, almonds, and feta just before serving. 

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 378IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg