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This Asian style, Emerald Kale Salad was inspired from a little something I found at Whole foods. For the last week, we’ve been on our annual road trip down to California hunting for sunshine. In the past, it used to be difficult finding healthy fresh food on the road. Those days are thankfully over, at least in these parts -Whole foods, Trader Joes and juice bars galore, so much as changed, I love it! When we finally landed at our little Air B and B in Santa Barbara, I remade the salad, embellishing it a bit and liked it so much, I wanted to share it with you. Super easy, affordable, adaptable and flavorful. The Tuscan kale is massaged with an earthy Sesame-Ginger dressing, then tossed with scallions, nuts or seeds, edamame and avocado. It’s sprinkled with a generous helping of toasted sesame seeds and a little orange zest. Turn this into dinner by adding seared, crispy hot, cubes of tofu.
Hope you are having a happy weekend. xo
PrintEmerald Kale Salad
An Asian inspired, Emerald Kale Salad with an earthy, sesame ginger dressing, avocado, edamame, scallions, orange zest, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds. Add seared crispy tofu and turn it into dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2-3 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Asian, Vegan, Gluten Free adaptable
Ingredients
- 6–8 ounces Kale- lacinato or tuscan, chopped small
- 1 fat garlic clove- finely minced
- 1–2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- pinch salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce or Braggs GF Liquid Amino Acids
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
- 1–2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- orange zest- of ½ an orange
- Optional additions – ¼ cup sliced scallions, 1 sliced avocado, ½ cup edamame beans, 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, hot seared tofu cubes.
Instructions
- Place kale, both oils, garlic and ginger and salt in a large bowl. Massage Kale using clean hands rubbing the oil into the leaves for a few minutes.
- Add soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, orange zest and any optional additions like seeds or nuts, scallions, edamame. Toss well. Divide among bowls, Add avocado (seasoning avocado with salt) and optional seared tofu, and sprinkle bowls with scallions and more sesame seeds.
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Abby Jones says
February 8, 2017 at 6:58 pmCould I make a really big batch of this salad and eat it throughout the week? Would it keep that long?
Sylvia Fountaine says
February 9, 2017 at 7:01 amIt would be fine for a couple days, but not more than that.
Jennifer says
February 17, 2017 at 1:17 pmThis is DELICIOUS! Seriously.
Lynne Seta says
April 16, 2017 at 8:16 amWe have made it three times now….terrific
Sylvia Fountaine says
April 17, 2017 at 7:39 amAwesome Lynne! Appreciate you sharing!
Ioana says
February 20, 2018 at 10:23 amMy husband and me tried the raw kale for the first time. It was a great experience. Thanks so much for the tasty recipe
Sylvia Fountaine says
February 21, 2018 at 11:37 amAwesome, so glad you liked it!!!
★★★★★
Kelly says
April 12, 2018 at 7:42 pmI made this recipe tonight with a piece of Salmon…so good! I had to stop myself from eating the salad before dinner. Great job. I cannot wait to try more of your recipes.
Sylvia Fountaine says
April 12, 2018 at 10:09 pmThanks, so glad you enjoyed it!
Victor Figueroa says
August 2, 2018 at 4:35 pmThis is my secind time making this delicious salad. It is full of flavors and great for a meatless night
Sylvia Fountaine says
August 2, 2018 at 4:37 pmAwesome Victor, thanks and so glad you are enjoying it!
pooja says
September 24, 2018 at 2:18 pmSo, I made this recipe and it was unreal. So full of flavor and delicious. Amazing for such a simple recipe. loved it with just an avocado. Tasty..
★★★★★
Pooja says
September 24, 2018 at 2:19 pmlove, love, love!!! So yum ! With a simple avocado and kale. The dressing is off the hook in deliciousness.
★★★★★
George says
November 26, 2018 at 3:10 amHey Sylvia
Can’t say how much we love your veggie recipes, they all look and taste incredible – thank you!
★★★★★
Sylvia Fountaine says
November 27, 2018 at 4:54 amThanks George, glad you are enjoying and thanks for the comment!