Tropical Kale Salad
 
 
Yield: 2 servings as a main dish or 4 servings as a side salad
Ingredients
for the salad
  • 10 ounces kale
  • ¾ cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 scallion, sliced
  • ½ avocado, diced
  • 2 mandarin oranges, peeled and sectioned
  • 3 large strawberries, hulled and chopped
for the dressing
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
Directions
for the salad
  1. Remove all thick ribs and stems; roughly chop. Place in a large mixing bowl. Continue to tear and massage the kale for 5 minutes. To massage the kale scrunch it up with both your hands, release, and scrunch up some more, tossing and tearing as you go. This helps tenderize the kale and reduce its bitterness by breaking down the cellulose structure.
  2. Add the cabbage, bell pepper and scallion. Pour the dressing over top then toss to combine. Add the avocado, oranges and strawberries then gently toss to combine. Top with more sesame seeds if desired.
for the dressing
  1. Whisk together all the ingredients until combined.
Recipe by Lemon & Mocha at http://www.lemonandmocha.com/2019/06/10/tropical-kale-salad/