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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Salads Β» Strawberry Coconut Kale Salad

    ★★★★★ from 6 reviews

    Strawberry Coconut Kale Salad

    Published Apr 13, 2015 Β· Modified Nov 8, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 74 Comments

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    This whole Spring thing has me salading up a storm.

    Strawberry Coconut Kale Salad

    I can't believe I'm posting two salads in a row. WHO AM I.

    I'm in a phase. A noshing phase. I take bites of three million different things instead of eating a real meal. First I'll snack on a brown rice cake with avocado, then I'll grab a salted chocolate chia popcorn ball, then I'll go for a pickle, then I'll dig into the hummus stash, and so on and so forth until my stomach says ENOUGH, you noshing nincompoop!

    Strawberry Coconut Kale Salad

    This salad is an attempt to cure the noshing nonsense, to sit down and eat a real meal with real colors and real nutrients. I love massaged kale salads because they get better and better as they sit in the fridge. Plus, they're so damn green that it's next to impossible not to feel healthier after eating one.

    Whenever I'm explaining how to massage kale to new Alchemy employees, they look at me like I have three heads. Yes, I want you to massage the kale. With your hands. That's what I said.

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    When I initially partnered up with Blue Diamond to create some deliciousness with their new honey roasted cinnamon almonds, I thought I'd make no-bake bites or protein bars or some other stereotypical blogger snack. But then I thought about strawberry season and massaged kale and needing nutrients in this bod of mine and decided right then and there that I would showcase them as a salad topping. These almonds are quite the show stopper. It took next level self-control to hold myself back from shoving the whole container in my face before the pictures.

    And then I realized that I would be photographing them with the lid on so down my trap they went.

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    If you've been reading this blog for longer than five minuets, you probably know that I'm in a serious relationship with cinnamon. When cinnamon and sugar get in close contact with almonds, spectacular things happen.

    Like spectacular kale salads with spectacular toppings. Coconut. Strawbs. Dried cherries. Red onion. Jammy dressing. Sweet, salty, tangy, chewy, crunchy. Can you even handle all the different textures and flavors?

    Strawberry Coconut Kale Salad

    I simply cannot.

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    Strawberry Coconut Kale Salad

    ★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph, MS, RD LD
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Total Time: 10 mins
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Cuisine: Salad
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    Description

    A healthy and delicious spring kale salad with cinnamon almonds, coconut, and strawberries.


    Ingredients

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    For the dressing:

    • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
    • 2 ½ tbsp strawberry jam
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp cinnamon
    • Freshly ground black pepper

    For the salad:

    • 2 large bunches kale, de-stemmed and chopped
    • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
    • ¾ cup Blue Diamond Honey Cinnamon Almonds, chopped
    • ⅓ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
    • ½ cup dried cherries (or dried cranberries)
    • ¾ lb strawberries, thinly sliced

    Instructions

    1. Place dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
    2. Place kale in a large bowl. Pour dressing over top and massage dressing into leaves until the kale is softened and dark green.
    3. Add onion, almonds, coconut, cherries, and strawberries. Toss to combine.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Viktoriya says

      March 24, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      Just made it and ate it. And it was exotically deeeeelightful. What a strange and enticing combination. Thank you for sharing yer creativity!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Viktoriya says

      March 24, 2016 at 4:42 pm

      Just made it and ate it. And it was exotically deeeeelightful. What a strange and enticing combination. Thank you for sharing yer creativity!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Anna says

      August 13, 2015 at 11:58 am

      I'm so glad I discovered your blog and this wonderful salad. I make it once a week. Thanks for what you do!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Anna says

      August 13, 2015 at 11:58 am

      I'm so glad I discovered your blog and this wonderful salad. I make it once a week. Thanks for what you do!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Emma says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      So many delicious foods all mixed together for the best texture and flavor. SCORE!

      Reply
    6. Emma says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      So many delicious foods all mixed together for the best texture and flavor. SCORE!

      Reply
    7. Kristen says

      April 15, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      mmmhmm... this would be amazing with some avocado on top!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:15 am

        What a FABULOUS idea! Definitely adding avocado to the batch I packed in my lunch for tomorrow.

        Reply
    8. Kristen says

      April 15, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      mmmhmm... this would be amazing with some avocado on top!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:15 am

        What a FABULOUS idea! Definitely adding avocado to the batch I packed in my lunch for tomorrow.

        Reply
    9. Leah M @ love me, feed me says

      April 15, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      You definitely know how to salad. I'm kind of freaking out over how incredible this looks and about how sad I am I didn't buy the kale I was contemplating at the store yesterday. Love everything about this!!

      Reply
    10. Leah M @ love me, feed me says

      April 15, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      You definitely know how to salad. I'm kind of freaking out over how incredible this looks and about how sad I am I didn't buy the kale I was contemplating at the store yesterday. Love everything about this!!

      Reply
    11. Jessica says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      Alexis,
      I am obsessed! With alchemy and with your blog! After walking into alchemy for the first time after seeing an Instagram post, I have been back at least 4 more times and that was just last week! I fell in love! A friend of mine who works at barre3 told me about your blog and that you started to alchemy! After reading your blog it has helped me stop my obsessive calorie counting and start eating real food again! I have read almost every post! Thank you for being you!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:26 am

        Awww yay!! I'm so glad you found us! I love Barre3 toooo πŸ™‚ SO much greatness. I'm thrilled that you've fallen in love with REAL food again. XOXO

        Reply
    12. Jessica says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      Alexis,
      I am obsessed! With alchemy and with your blog! After walking into alchemy for the first time after seeing an Instagram post, I have been back at least 4 more times and that was just last week! I fell in love! A friend of mine who works at barre3 told me about your blog and that you started to alchemy! After reading your blog it has helped me stop my obsessive calorie counting and start eating real food again! I have read almost every post! Thank you for being you!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:26 am

        Awww yay!! I'm so glad you found us! I love Barre3 toooo πŸ™‚ SO much greatness. I'm thrilled that you've fallen in love with REAL food again. XOXO

        Reply
    13. Lacey @ Runs and Roses says

      April 14, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      YUM! So much deliciousness all in one salad!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:28 am

        Right?! It's the best balance of flavors and textures.

        Reply
    14. Lacey @ Runs and Roses says

      April 14, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      YUM! So much deliciousness all in one salad!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:28 am

        Right?! It's the best balance of flavors and textures.

        Reply
    15. Courtney says

      April 14, 2015 at 12:31 pm

      Yum! Love the use of strawberry jam in the dressing. I think I'm going to throw a chicken breast on this and call it dinner πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:29 am

        That sounds perfect!!

        Reply
    16. Courtney says

      April 14, 2015 at 12:31 pm

      Yum! Love the use of strawberry jam in the dressing. I think I'm going to throw a chicken breast on this and call it dinner πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:29 am

        That sounds perfect!!

        Reply
    17. Sharon @ Savormania says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:32 am

      I love how creative your salads are! Now I can't decide whether I want to try this one first or the wheat berry mango salad! I guess I'll have to do both πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:29 am

        I love salads that can just sit in the fridge since I like making meals last πŸ™‚ Enjoy!

        Reply
    18. Sharon @ Savormania says

      April 14, 2015 at 9:32 am

      I love how creative your salads are! Now I can't decide whether I want to try this one first or the wheat berry mango salad! I guess I'll have to do both πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:29 am

        I love salads that can just sit in the fridge since I like making meals last πŸ™‚ Enjoy!

        Reply
    19. Tjasa @ Sprinkle of Cinnamon says

      April 14, 2015 at 8:49 am

      Good call creating a gorgeous strawberry kale salad with roasted cinnamon almonds instead of protein bars. Although I am sure they would look just as impressive. This salad has my name written on it as I am obsessed with coconut, strawberries and kale plus honey roasted cinnamon almonds seem like the perfect snack for a cinnamon lover like myself.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:30 am

        Hahaha now the thought of protein bars sounds pretty unappealing! The almonds are addicting, just warning ya.

        Reply
    20. Tjasa @ Sprinkle of Cinnamon says

      April 14, 2015 at 8:49 am

      Good call creating a gorgeous strawberry kale salad with roasted cinnamon almonds instead of protein bars. Although I am sure they would look just as impressive. This salad has my name written on it as I am obsessed with coconut, strawberries and kale plus honey roasted cinnamon almonds seem like the perfect snack for a cinnamon lover like myself.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:30 am

        Hahaha now the thought of protein bars sounds pretty unappealing! The almonds are addicting, just warning ya.

        Reply
    21. She Rocks Fitness says

      April 13, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Nom Nom!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:32 am

        Girllll you need this in your life. STAT.

        Reply
    22. She Rocks Fitness says

      April 13, 2015 at 3:40 pm

      Nom Nom!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:32 am

        Girllll you need this in your life. STAT.

        Reply
    23. Jenni Schaffer says

      April 13, 2015 at 2:49 pm

      Alexis, thank you for mentioning Veestro the other day. I googled it and knew that it was exactly what I was looking for to make my life simpler. My first order comes Friday -- very excited! πŸ™‚ LOVE FROM SOUTH FLORIDA πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 13, 2015 at 3:09 pm

        Yayyy so awesome! I'll be doing a giveaway soon so keep your eyes peeled!

        Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:35 am

        Awesome!! I hope you enter the giveaway πŸ™‚

        Reply
    24. Jenni Schaffer says

      April 13, 2015 at 2:49 pm

      Alexis, thank you for mentioning Veestro the other day. I googled it and knew that it was exactly what I was looking for to make my life simpler. My first order comes Friday -- very excited! πŸ™‚ LOVE FROM SOUTH FLORIDA πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 13, 2015 at 3:09 pm

        Yayyy so awesome! I'll be doing a giveaway soon so keep your eyes peeled!

        Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:35 am

        Awesome!! I hope you enter the giveaway πŸ™‚

        Reply
    25. Shannon says

      April 13, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      I have never added fruit to my salad. EVER! I have obviously been missing out.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:35 am

        You're about to have your world rocked!!

        Reply
    26. Shannon says

      April 13, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      I have never added fruit to my salad. EVER! I have obviously been missing out.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:35 am

        You're about to have your world rocked!!

        Reply
    27. Dana | fresh simple five says

      April 13, 2015 at 12:35 pm

      Spring makes me want to eat all the berries!! Seriously stocked up on like 3 different kinds this weekend. Salad sounds amazing -- fresh, colorful and perfect for some warmer weather!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:35 am

        Berries are my obsession. I put them in everything!!

        Reply
    28. Dana | fresh simple five says

      April 13, 2015 at 12:35 pm

      Spring makes me want to eat all the berries!! Seriously stocked up on like 3 different kinds this weekend. Salad sounds amazing -- fresh, colorful and perfect for some warmer weather!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:35 am

        Berries are my obsession. I put them in everything!!

        Reply
    29. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      April 13, 2015 at 11:48 am

      I used the honey dijon flavor for my recipe this month, but I did dig into the honey cinnamon ones, too. They are delish! I guess I know what I'll be making with what's left now πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:36 am

        The honey dijon were like crack!! Seriously there were gone in like 5 minutes.

        Reply
    30. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      April 13, 2015 at 11:48 am

      I used the honey dijon flavor for my recipe this month, but I did dig into the honey cinnamon ones, too. They are delish! I guess I know what I'll be making with what's left now πŸ˜‰

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:36 am

        The honey dijon were like crack!! Seriously there were gone in like 5 minutes.

        Reply
    31. Julia says

      April 13, 2015 at 11:24 am

      I'm 200% a big meal eater, so this salad is looking like a fantabulous lunch to me! Those cinnamon almonds? Swoon!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:51 am

        Considering you're the salad queen, I'll take that as a HUGE compliment πŸ™‚

        Reply
    32. Julia says

      April 13, 2015 at 11:24 am

      I'm 200% a big meal eater, so this salad is looking like a fantabulous lunch to me! Those cinnamon almonds? Swoon!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:51 am

        Considering you're the salad queen, I'll take that as a HUGE compliment πŸ™‚

        Reply
    33. Hayley@healthyregards says

      April 13, 2015 at 10:07 am

      You, hands down, make the best salads.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:52 am

        Heheh thanks lady!

        Reply
    34. Hayley@healthyregards says

      April 13, 2015 at 10:07 am

      You, hands down, make the best salads.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:52 am

        Heheh thanks lady!

        Reply
    35. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      April 13, 2015 at 6:36 am

      You are on a salad roll girl. This one looks UH-mazing.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:52 am

        Spring has me on a salad roll, I'm tellin' ya!

        Reply
    36. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

      April 13, 2015 at 6:36 am

      You are on a salad roll girl. This one looks UH-mazing.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:52 am

        Spring has me on a salad roll, I'm tellin' ya!

        Reply
    37. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

      April 13, 2015 at 6:14 am

      1) I'm obsessed with those almonds. Uhhhhhb-sessed. 2) I love the addition of coconut on this salad--GENIUS.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:52 am

        Why not put coconut in everything, ya know?!

        Reply
    38. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

      April 13, 2015 at 6:14 am

      1) I'm obsessed with those almonds. Uhhhhhb-sessed. 2) I love the addition of coconut on this salad--GENIUS.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:52 am

        Why not put coconut in everything, ya know?!

        Reply
    39. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      April 13, 2015 at 5:46 am

      oh yum!!! I love how you've got strawberry jam in the dressing- Can we say flavour sensation!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:52 am

        Yes we can say it. FLAVOUR SENSATION.

        Reply
    40. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      April 13, 2015 at 5:46 am

      oh yum!!! I love how you've got strawberry jam in the dressing- Can we say flavour sensation!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 16, 2015 at 9:52 am

        Yes we can say it. FLAVOUR SENSATION.

        Reply

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