BALSAMIC KALE AND STRAWBERRY SALAD

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Bring on the flavor! This delicious salad is bursting with kale, strawberries and balsamic vinegar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.
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 Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g