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Stunning plated serving of Kale Salad with Strawberries & Goat Cheese, a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Kale Salad with Strawberries & Goat Cheese

Experience the garden's brightest notes in this elegant kale salad, where tender greens meet the sweetness of strawberries, the bite of radish, and creamy goat cheese. Finished with a dazzling lemon-Dijon dressing and a candied-nut brittle, it's a symphony of textures and fresh, vibrant tastes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Wait Time (Resting) 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

The Caramelized Nutty Topper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ cup roasted, salted and shelled pistachios
  • ¼ cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup roasted and salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
The Acidic (Dressing)
  • ½ large lemon juiced, about 2 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
The Harvest Layers
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed, leaves chopped, about 3 to 4 cups
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, stems removed and sliced, about 2 cups
  • 4 to 5 medium radishes, sliced thin, about 1 cup
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled, about ½ cup

Method
 

The Caramelized Crunch
  1. Melt the butter and brown sugar in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Stir in the pistachios, sunflower seeds and pepitas. Cook until the nuts are just beginning to toast, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Pour the nuts and seeds onto a parchment paper lined rimmed baking sheet to cool.
Whisk the Vinaigrette
  1. Place the lemon juice, mustard and honey in a small bowl.
  2. Season with some of the salt and pepper.
  3. Whisk in the olive oil.
Massage the Kale
  1. Place the kale into a salad bowl and pour the dressing over the top.
  2. Let the salad sit on the counter at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes to allow the kale leaves to soften. Add the strawberries, radishes and goat cheese to the salad bowl. Toss with the dressed kale and sprinkle the nutty topper over the top.