Strawberry Kale Salad with Walnuts

This massaged kale salad is made with juicy strawberries, toasted walnuts and nutty Parmesan cheese. 

Everyone loves a good kale salad and they’re all the rage on restaurant menus these days, am I right? With that said, when’s the last time you made a kale salad at home?

I often hear friends try a kale salad at a restaurant and say “If I could make kale salad like this at home I’d eat it every day!” Well guess what friends? You can! The secret? It’s all in the rub.

That’s right, you need to literally massage the kale with your hands. As you rub the oil and acid (olive oil and lemon juice in this case) into the kale, the acid in the lemon juice helps break down the tough kale resulting in a tender, flavorful salad.

For added sweetness, I like to toss in seasonal fruit like strawberries but peaches, pomegranate seeds or blueberries work too. Toasted walnuts add a nutty flavor and a crunchy texture which brings the whole salad together.

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Strawberry Kale Salad with Walnuts

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

This massaged kale salad is made with juicy strawberries, toasted walnuts and nutty parmesan cheese. 

Keyword: kale, salad, side dish, strawberry, walnuts

Servings: 4

Calories: 198 kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

• 6 cups kale shredded
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cups strawberries quartered
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place kale in a large bowl and drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Massage with your hands for 45 seconds or until the kale turns bright green and starts to tenderize. Add strawberries and toss to combine.

2. Gently toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until they start to brown, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. You'll know they're ready when you can smell them. Add to the salad and toss well.

3. Sprinkle in the cheese then toss one more time. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Kale Salad with Walnuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 4mg 1%

Sodium 139mg 6%

Potassium 596mg 17%

Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 7g 14%

Vitamin A 201.8%

Vitamin C 179%

Calcium 23.8%

Iron 10.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl

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