This One Kale Of A Salad will certainly get everyone exclaiming how good it tastes; it’s even in the name! A bed of kale mixed with romaine brings a refreshing crispness and crunch, supporting the garden flavors of the broccoli and the red cabbage. The sliced fennel adds a depth of personality and fragrance that really makes this salad stand out. That’s all before the yummy dressing too! Mmm, that dressing, a strawberry, tangy and slightly nutty mix that brings a real punch to the flavors. Simple and speedy to make, yet dynamite to eat, this One Kale Of A Salad makes “one kale” of a first impression!
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 5 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 3 cups romaine, torn
- 1 (14-ounce) package coleslaw mix
- 1 medium fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
- fresh strawberries, optional, sliced, for topping
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup strawberries, puréed
Directions
Step 1 –Combine the kale and the romaine.
Step 2 –Add the coleslaw mix, the fennel, the broccoli, and the red cabbage.
Step 3 –Sprinkle in the feta cheese and the sesame seeds and toss to combine.
Step 4 –In a separate bowl, stir together the olive oil and the sesame oil.
Step 5 –Whisk the honey, the vinegar, and the lemon juice into the oil mixture.
Step 6 –Add the puréed strawberries into the dressing mixture and whisk to combine.
Step 7 –Dress the salad just before serving, and top with the sliced strawberries.
Step 8 –Serve.