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Kale Salad with a Spicy Peanut Dressing
5 from 12 votes

Kale Salad with a Spicy Peanut Dressing

Kale Salad with a Spicy Peanut Dressing uses blanched kale leaves tossed with a creamy, spicy peanut sauce made from natural peanut butter, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, tamari, brown rice syrup, and cayenne pepper. The blanching softens the kale, which is then cooled and well-drained to ensure crisp-tender texture. Red onion adds sharpness, while the peanut dressing offers a rich and warming blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3-4 kale large bunches
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
Spicy Peanut Dressing
  • 1 cup peanut butter natural
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • ¾-1 Tablespoons ginger chopped, fresh
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup tamari
  • ¼ cup brown rice syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 2-3 ounces water plus more if needed, hot

Instructions

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  1. Wash kale well. Remove large, tough stems and cut or break large leaves into pieces.
  2. Blanch in boiling water for about 2-3 minutes. Transfer the kale with a slotted spoon to a bowl full of ice water to cool it immediately.
  3. Drain well and squeeze out all the liquid with your hands.
  4. Place the dressing ingredients (except the hot water) into a high-powered blender and blend until the mixture becomes smooth. Add water to thin sauce.
  5. Drizzle about half the dressing on top of the kale and mix the two together. Add more dressing until kale looks coated. You'll probably have dressing leftover (read notes for ideas of what to do with it).
  6. Garnish kale salad with chopped red onions and serve.

Notes

  • Leftover dressing keeps refrigerated for up to 2-3 weeks and works well as a sauce for other vegetables or salads.
  • To reuse dressing, dilute with water and re-blend to restore smooth consistency.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 10g (15%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 10g 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.