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Kale Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing

Kale salad is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the nutrient-rich leafy green. This particular recipe features a flavorful carrot ginger dressing, but feel free to experiment with your favorite dressing or toppings. Kale is an excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Kale Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing calls for kale carrots, toasted sesame seeds, olive oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and rice vinegar. Enjoy!

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl or glass jar, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients: olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, garlic cloves, and salt.
  • Set aside a few tablespoons of the dressing to use as a final drizzle later on.
  • In a large bowl, massage the kale with the remaining dressing until it's evenly coated and starting to soften (this will take about 1-2 minutes).
  • Let the kale sit while you prep the other salad ingredients.
  • Toasted sesame seeds: In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the sesame seeds and toast until they're lightly browned and fragrant (stirring often so they don't burn). This should only take a minute or two. Set them aside to cool.
  • Cucumber: thinly slice one cucumber or cut into small pieces.
  • Carrots: shred or julienne 2-3 carrots (I used a julienne peeler). If you don't have one of these, you can use a regular vegetable peeler to make long thin strips, or just chop them into small pieces.
  • Red pepper: finely chop 1/ 4 red pepper.
  • Onion: finely chop 1/4 onion.
  • Add the cucumber, carrots, red pepper, and onion to the bowl with the kale.