Hail to the Kale Salad
By Chef AJ
Back in 2009, Chef AJ was one of our instructors during the McDougall Celebrity Chef weekend. This was a favorite salad during the weekend and we still get requests for it. Even people who say they don't like kale will gobble this up.
Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Ingredients
2 Large Heads
Curly kale
Sesame seeds or chopped almonds (optional)
Dressing:
1 Cup
Peanut butter or raw almond butter (unsweetened & unsalted)
1 Cup
Water
1/4 Cup
Fresh lime juice (about 2) and their zest
2 Cloves
Garlic
1 Inch
Fresh, peeled ginger
2 Tbsp
Low sodium tamari
4
Pitted dates (soaked in water if not soft)
1/2 Tsp
Red pepper flakes
Directions
Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a high powered blender and process until smooth and creamy. Remove the thick, larger stems from the kale, chop finely and place in a large bowl. Pour about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of the dressing over the kale and toss to mix well. (If you need more dressing, feel free to add it, otherwise save the rest for later use.) Sprinkle with sesame seeds or chopped almonds before serving, if desired. This dressing also makes a delicious dip for fresh veggies, but you need to cut way back on the water and add some cilantro. This dressing is higher in fat because of the nut butter.
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