Kale Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing
 A kale salad you’ll actually crave. Ingredients For the Salad 4 cups chopped curly kale, thick stems removed (patted dry) 3 cups shredded red cabbage 2 cups shredded carrots 1 red bell pepper, sliced into bite-sized pieces ¾ cup slivered almonds ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 4 cups chopped curly kale, thick stems removed (patted dry) 3 cups shredded red cabbage 2 cups shredded carrots 1 red bell pepper, sliced into bite-sized pieces ¾ cup slivered almonds ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro For the Dressing 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, from one lime 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon sugar 1 large clove garlic, roughly chopped 1-inch square piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped (see note) ¾ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sriracha 1 teaspoon sesame oil 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, from one lime 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon sugar 1 large clove garlic, roughly chopped 1-inch square piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped (see note) ¾ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sriracha 1 teaspoon sesame oil Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Bake the almonds until lightly golden and fragrant, 5-10 minutes. (Keep a close eye on them; nuts burn quickly.) Transfer the nuts to a small plate to cool. Meanwhile, combine all of the ingredients for the dressing in a food processor or blender; process until smooth and creamy. Combine the ingredients for the salad in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow the kale to soften. Toss again, and then taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. (As the salad sits, the flavors may dull; a squeeze of lime juice will wake things up.) Note: Check out easy guidance on how to peel, grate, and chop fresh ginger here. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Bake the almonds until lightly golden and fragrant, 5-10 minutes. (Keep a close eye on them; nuts burn quickly.) Transfer the nuts to a small plate to cool. Meanwhile, combine all of the ingredients for the dressing in a food processor or blender; process until smooth and creamy. Combine the ingredients for the salad in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to allow the kale to soften. Toss again, and then taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. (As the salad sits, the flavors may dull; a squeeze of lime juice will wake things up.) Note: Check out easy guidance on how to peel, grate, and chop fresh ginger here. Nutrition Information Powered by Per serving (6 servings) Calories: 282 Fat: 18g Saturated fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 28g Sugar: 17g Fiber: 6g Protein: 7g Sodium: 505mg Cholesterol: 0 Per serving (6 servings) Calories: 282 Fat: 18g Saturated fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 28g Sugar: 17g Fiber: 6g Protein: 7g Sodium: 505mg Cholesterol: 0 Gluten-Free Adaptable Note To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.