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Balsamic Kale and Strawberry Salad

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Bring on the flavor! This delicious salad is bursting with kale, strawberries and balsamic vinegar.

Balsamic Kale and Strawberry Salad

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 2 slices whole grain bread, cut into 1/2-inch squares
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bunch (8 oz) fresh kale, ribs removed, cut into bite-size pieces (6 cups)
  • 1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Place bread pieces on cookie sheet; spray bread with cooking spray. Bake 8 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until toasted. Cool; use as croutons.
  • Step 
    2
    In large mixing bowl, beat vinegar, mustard, honey and pepper with whisk. Beat in olive oil; blend until smooth. Add kale and shallot; toss until kale is thoroughly coated. Gently mix in strawberries. Divide evenly among 4 serving plates; top with croutons and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

210 Calories
7g Total Fat
7g Protein
31g Total Carbohydrate
18g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
210
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
10%
Saturated Fat
2g
9%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
390mg
16%
Potassium
480mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
31g
10%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
18g
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
180%
180%
Vitamin C
200%
200%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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