Shaved Kale Strawberry Salad Bowl (Printable)
Tender massaged kale with fresh strawberries, goat cheese, avocado, and almonds in creamy poppyseed dressing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 6 cups curly or lacinato kale, stems removed, finely shredded
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
04 - 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (or feta)
05 - 1/4 cup roasted sliced almonds (or walnuts or pecans)
06 - 1 small avocado, diced
07 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Poppyseed Dressing
08 - 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for dairy-free)
09 - 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
10 - 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
11 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
13 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place the shredded kale in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Massage kale for 1-2 minutes until tender and deep green.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, poppyseeds, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
03 - Add the sliced strawberries, goat cheese, roasted almonds, diced avocado, and red onion to the massaged kale.
04 - Drizzle with the poppyseed dressing and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The kale massage transforms bitter greens into something that feels like a warm hug from your salad bowl
- That dressing hits the perfect sweet-tangy note that makes you forget youre eating something so healthy
- It holds up beautifully for hours unlike delicate greens that turn sad and soggy
02 -
- Skip the kale massage and you will be chewing tough bitter leaves that feel like punishment
- The dressing can separate if made ahead so give it a quick whisk before pouring
03 -
- Massaging kale with warm oil from your hands makes it absorb the flavor faster
- Chill your salad bowl for 10 minutes before serving to keep everything crisp