Strawberry Kale Salad with Nutty Granola Croutons
"Raw kale, chopped strawberries and radishes, and crumbled goat cheese tossed in a tangy lemon dressing. Top that with savory, nutty granola "crouton" clusters for a hearty and healthy meal in a bowl. The recipe below yields enough salad for two full-sized portions or four side salads, and plenty of leftover granola croutons for future salads...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces Tuscan kale or regular curly kale (one medium bunch)
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1/2 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced
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4 to 5 medium radishes, sliced thin and roughly chopped
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2 ounces chilled goat cheese (or about 1/3 cup cup goat cheese crumbles)
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
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1 tablespoon smooth Dijon mustard
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1 1/2 teaspoons honey
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Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
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1 cup old-fashioned oats
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1/2 cup raw shelled pistachios (or walnuts or pecans)
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1/2 cup whole almonds
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1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
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1/4 cup raw sesame seeds
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1 tablespoon fennel seeds
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1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 large egg white, beaten (optional, see note for vegans)
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
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