Kale and Pear Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing

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This kale salad with pear and a simple shake-together sesame-ginger dressing is the perfect partner for your favorite cold-weather mains.

By Virginia Willis
Published on October 11, 2023
kale and pear salad.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1/4 cup canola oil

  • 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  • 2 teaspoons less-sodium tamari or soy sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

  • 8 cups chopped kale

  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

  • 1 cup sliced pear

Directions

  1. Shake together canola oil, vinegar, toasted sesame oil, tamari, garlic, and ginger in a canning jar for the dressing.

  2. Put kale in a large bowl; pour dressing over kale, reserving 1 to 2 tsp. in jar. Massage kale until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add sesame seeds; toss. Top with pear and drizzle with reserved dressing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

273 Calories
20g Fat
22g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 273
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 109mg 121%
Calcium 234mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 672mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.