Kale Crunch Salad with Strawberries and Feta
This Kale Crunch Salad with Strawberries and Feta is fresh, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes. Made with kale, sweet strawberries, crunchy almonds, feta cheese, and a tangy maple Dijon dressing, it’s the perfect light lunch or easy side dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 158kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch of kale
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup thinly sliced strawberries
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Maple Dijon Dressing
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon stone ground dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove finely minced/pressed garlic
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat a small nonstick frying pan over medium low heat, and add slivered almonds. Cook, moving occasionally, 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 leaves into small pieces, rinse and dry well, and massage with your hands. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Slice strawberries and scallions, and add to bowl with kale.
- Make the dressing: Whisk, shake or blend all dressing ingredients together until well combined.
- Season kale, strawberries, scallions, and almonds with salt and pepper, and toss with dressing.
- Top with crumbed feta and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg