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Get your tastebuds ready to try the best ever Asian Kale Crunch Salad! This kale salad is so unique, finely chopped kale with cabbage, peanuts, peppers, green onion and carrot all tossed into a roasted peanut dressing. Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, it’s a healthy and satisfying dish that will leave you feeling nourished and invigorated. Get ready to indulge in a salad that’s not just a meal, but an experience.”
Health benefits of kale
Here are five compelling reasons why kale is exceptionally good for you:
Rich in Nutrients:
- Kale is packed with essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, C, K, calcium, potassium, and folate, which support various bodily functions.
Antioxidant Powerhouse:
- It’s loaded with antioxidants, including quercetin and kaempferol, which help combat oxidative stress, reducing inflammation and lowering the risk of chronic diseases.
High Fiber Content:
- Kale is an excellent source of dietary fiber, aiding in digestion, supporting a healthy gut microbiome, and promoting regular bowel movements.
Low in Calories, High in Nutrients:
- It’s relatively low in calories but dense in nutrients, making it a satisfying and nutritious addition to a balanced diet.
Promotes Heart Health:
- Kale contains compounds like fiber, potassium, and antioxidants that support heart health. It can help lower cholesterol levels, regulate blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Tips for preparing Kale
The nice thing about this salad is that you will use the food processor to finely chop the kale for easy eating. The consistency is almost like a Tabouli Salad. You will shock your friends and family when you serve this most satisfying salad because the kale is chopped up so nice and fine and the taste is so delicious.
I have been asked what makes a Kale Salad better than others? Well, a process of trial and error and reading other sources I have found the best tip for making a kale salad is after you wash and dry your kale you add 1-2 tbsp. of Olive oil and massage the kale leaves. Leave the salad until you are ready to dress it. The kale leaves become silky and soft and not mushy. It is most definitely easier to eat than
Ingredients
- Here are the ingredients to make the best kale crunch salad with peanut dressing:
For the Salad:
- 1 bunch of Kale, chopped
- 1/4 head of cabbage shredded and chopped
- 1 red pepper, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 carrot shredded
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts: peanuts or cashews
- 1 red serrano (optional)
- 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter or cashew butter
- 3 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1-2 tbsp. tamari
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- salt & pepper
instructions:
To begin, roughly chop the kale and cabbage before placing it the food processor.
Add the Kale and Cabbage to the food processor and chop until very fine consistency.
Add the red pepper, chopped nuts, green onions, shredded carrots and serrano peppers.
For the dressing:
Whisk the peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, tamari or soy sauce, garlic powder, sesame oil, salt and pepper.
Mix the dressing into the kale salad and enjoy!
recipe inspiration
The Best Ever Asian Kale Crunch Salad
Ingredients
For The Salad
- 1 bunch of Kale chopped
- 1/4 head of cabbage shredded and chopped
- 1 red pepper finely chopped
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 carrot shredded
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts: peanuts or cashews
- 1 red serrano optional
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter or cashew butter
- 3 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 1-2 tbsp. tamari
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- salt & pepper
Instructions
For the Salad
- To begin, roughly chop the kale and cabbage before placing it the food processor.
- Add the Kale and Cabbage to the food processor and chop until very fine consistency.
- Add the red pepper, chopped nuts, green onions, shredded carrots and serrano peppers.
For the Dressing
- Whisk the peanut butter, rice vinegar, honey, tamari or soy sauce, garlic powder, sesame oil, salt and pepper.
- Mix the dressing into the kale salad and enjoy!