Strawberry Kale Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing
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Strawberry Kale Salad with Honey Lemon Dressing
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Fresh, healthy and delicious this make-ahead Strawberry Kale Salad is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks and parties. The honey lemon dressing and candied pepitas take it over the top!
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Ingredients
For the candied pepitas:
- ½ cup salted roasted pepitas
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
For the dressing:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- 2-2 ½ tablespoons honey start with 2, add more, to taste
- 1 garlic small clove
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the salad:
- 8 cups kale about, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups strawberries fresh, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries fresh
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
For the candied pepitas:
- Preheat oven to 400˚F. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Spray parchment lightly and rub to coat with a paper towel.
- Combine pepitas, honey and olive oil on the prepared sheet pan. Place pan in the oven for 2 minutes then remove and stir well. Spread pepitas out to a single layer and return to oven for 3 minutes. Repeat stirring and spreading pepitas then bake for 2-3 more minutes or until a nice golden brown.
- Remove from oven, stir and spread out to cool. Store in an airtight container once cooled.
For the dressing:
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well.
For the salad:
- Place thinly sliced kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Stir well with a large spatula to coat the kale with dressing. Using your hands, rub kale between your fingers for about 30-45 seconds to thoroughly coat it with the dressing.
- Add strawberries, blueberries and dried cranberries and gently toss to combine. Drizzle with a bit more dressing and top with candied pepitas. Pass extra dressing at the table.
Notes
- See Café Tips above for more detailed instructions and tips for making this salad.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
330kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
274mg
(11%)
Potassium
392mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
7060IU
(141%)
Vitamin C
101.1mg
(112%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 274mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 7060IU | 141% |
| Vitamin C | 101.1mg | 112% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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