Kale Salad with Peanut Sauce
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Kale Salad with Peanut Sauce, a perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and bold, savory flavors. This nutrient-packed dish features tender, massaged kale leaves, sweet red bell pepper, crisp carrots, and fresh green onions, all tied together with a creamy, homemade peanut sauce bursting with notes of lime, ginger, and garlic. A scattering of roasted peanuts adds the perfect crunchy finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad makes a refreshing side dish or a light, satisfying main course. Whether you're looking for a healthy vegan option, a meal prep idea, or a dish to impress at your next potluck, this peanut sauce kale salad is sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups kale leaves
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.5 cups roasted peanuts
- 0.25 cups peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash the kale leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Remove the tough stems and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces.
Place the chopped kale in a large salad bowl. Massage the leaves gently with your hands for 1-2 minutes to soften them and reduce bitterness.
Thinly slice the red bell pepper and shred the carrot using a box grater or julienne peeler. Chop the green onions into small pieces. Add the vegetables to the bowl with the kale.
In a small bowl or food processor, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and water. Whisk or blend until smooth and creamy. Add more water, one teaspoon at a time, if the sauce is too thick to reach your desired consistency.
Pour the peanut sauce over the salad and toss thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the roasted peanuts on top for a crunchy garnish.
Serve immediately or let the salad rest in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.6 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1372 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.2 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 57.8 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 757 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3572 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
