Name: Kale Salad with Peanut Dressing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 large bunch curly kale (about 8 cups), stems removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 medium carrot, julienned or shredded; 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish; 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the kale

Place the torn kale leaves in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Using your hands, massage the kale for 2-3 minutes until it becomes darker in color and more tender.
Add vegetables

Add the sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrot, shredded cabbage, and green onions to the bowl with the massaged kale. Toss to combine.
Make the peanut dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using). If the dressing is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of warm water to thin it to your desired consistency.
Dress the salad

Pour the peanut dressing over the kale and vegetables. Toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Add the peanuts

Add the chopped peanuts to the salad and toss again to incorporate. Reserve some peanuts for garnishing if desired.
Serve and garnish

Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates. Sprinkle with additional chopped peanuts for extra crunch and visual appeal.

Kale Salad with Peanut Dressing

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