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Sesame Kale Salad Recipe
This coconut sesame kale salad is bright and refreshing with an irresistible crunch! It's both crispy and raw kale, toasted coconut ribbons, sesame seeds, and juicy mandarin oranges tossed in a simple Asian-inspired dressing. It's easy to make, and it's ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 1 1 large bunch of kale- divided stem removed and torn into bite-sized pieces (about 5 packed cups)
- 1 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ ¼ cup unsweetened coconut see notes
- 2 2 mandarin oranges peeled and segmented
- 2 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Dressing
- 2 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 1 tablespoon EACH: maple syrup and avocado oil or other neutral-flavored oil
- 1 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss half of the kale with the sesame oil, using your hands to massage it into the kale. Place it on the baking sheet in a mostly single layer and roast it in the oven for 25 minutes, until the coconut is lightly browned and the kale is crispy.
- Add the coconut to a small tray and place it in the oven for about 8 minutes, or until the coconut is lightly browned. You can do this at the same time as the kale.
- While the kale and coconut are in the oven, whisk the dressing ingredients together in a salad bowl.
- Add the raw kale, mandarin orange segments, and sesame seeds to the bowl and toss with the dressing. When the kale and coconut come out of the oven, add them to the bowl and toss gently.
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Notes
- Large-flaked, ribbon coconut works great in this recipe. In a pinch, opt for unsweetened shredded coconut.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 = ¼ of the recipe
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
181mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1724IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1724IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.