Salanova Lettuce Salad with Strawberries, Kale, Almonds and Goat Cheese

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serves 4
​Ingredients

• 4 tbsp sliced almonds
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 400 g strawberries
• 1 red oak Salanova letuce
• 1/2 bunch kale
• 1/2 cup goat cheese
• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (or a mature, cask-aged balsamic vinegar)

Dressing Ingredients

• 3 strawberries
• 1 small shallot
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper​​

Preparation

• Preheat a frying pan without adding any oil or butter and toast the almonds for approx. 3 min. until golden brown. Leave them to cool on a plate. 
• In the meantime, chop the shallot as finely as possible. 
• Remove the crowns from 3 strawberries and mash them finely in a bowl. 
• Add the shallot and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
• Halve the rest of the strawberries. 
• Arrange the lettuce leaves and the kale on a plate. 
• Add the strawberries and then drizzle on the dressing. Mix well and then crumble the goat’s cheese over the top.
• Apply the balsamic glaze in a zigzag pattern and garnish with the almonds.