Peanut Kale Crunch Salad
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring crunchy kale, toasted peanuts, and a zesty peanut dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 large stalks kale stems removed
- 0.5 head green cabbage
- 2 small fresno peppers sliced
- 1 cup peanuts chopped
- 0.5 cup cilantro chopped
- 0.5 cup green onions chopped
Roasted Peanut Vinaigrette
- 0.5 cup roasted peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 2.5 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt more to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small blender or food processor, combine all the vinaigrette ingredients and blend until smooth. This is primarily to incorporate the garlic. If preferred, you can grate the garlic and shake it with the other ingredients.
- Prepare the salad by chopping the herbs, peanuts, and fresno peppers.
- Using a food processor, pulse the kale and cabbage in batches until very finely chopped. Be careful not to over-process into mush. If excess water is released, gently squeeze it out with a paper towel. Transfer the chopped greens to a large bowl.
- Add some of the dressing to the chopped kale and cabbage. Massage the greens with your hands for about a minute to tenderize them. Then, add the chopped peanuts, sliced fresno peppers, and the remaining dressing. Toss to combine.
Notes
This salad is best served immediately after preparation to maintain its crunchiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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