Kale Salad with Strawberries & Champagne Vinaigrette

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place chopped kale in a large bowl

Step 2

Add a drizzle of olive oil + pinch of salt. Massage for 1–2 minutes until softer and darker

Step 3

Gather and prepare all other salad ingredients individually

Step 4

Whisk vinegar, Dijon, honey, shallot, salt, and pepper

Step 5

Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until smooth and glossy. Mix in zest. •Let sit 5–10 minutes for flavors to meld

Step 6

Use a wide serving platter or wooden board  •White ceramic = crisp & clean  •Wood = warm, rustic upscale

Step 7

Create a loose bed of kale (lightly dressed)  •Spread it out instead of piling high  •Keep some platter showing (important!

Step 8

Layer toppings in sections (not mixed in fully):  •Strawberries → fanned in clusters  •Cranberries → sprinkled in small pockets  •Cheese → crumbled across the top  •Nuts → grouped slightly for visual texture 👉 This “composed” look feels much more elevated than tossing everything together