Kale Salad with Peanut Dressing

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Kale is healthy for you but tends to be strong in flavor. This salad with the peanut dressing cuts down the strong taste of kale. Key is not to overly saturate the salad with the dressing. I squeeze out excess dressing.

Submitted by lrlake
Updated on January 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Dressing:

  • ¾ cup peanut oil

  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 teaspoon water

  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

Salad:

  • 2 ½ cups finely shredded curly kale

  • ¾ cup finely chopped dry-roasted unsalted peanuts

  • 10 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup dry-roasted peanuts

  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro leaves and stems

  • 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped

Directions

  1. Whisk peanut oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, dry mustard, salt, Worcestershire sauce, water, and sesame oil together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.

  2. Combine kale, chopped peanuts, Parmesan cheese, dry-roasted peanuts, cilantro, and mint leaves together in a bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Let salad sit for a few minutes for flavors to blend.

Cook's Note:

Sunflower oil can be substituted for the sesame oil.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount for the dressing. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

510 Calories
46g Fat
18g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 510
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 939mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 12g 25%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 158mg 12%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 394mg 8%

* 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.