I love salads, but not just the tomato, cucumber type. This salad has an Asian flair with the peanut sauce. I could drink the dressing with a straw. It’s delicious and ands protein to your salad. You can add chicken for a more protein-packed punch.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 large bunches curly kale, center ribs discarded, very thinly sliced crosswise (about 10 cups)
  • 1 yellow, orange, or red bell pepper
  • 1 cup of matchstick carrots
  • 1 English cucumber sliced crosswise
  • 1/2 cup light oil (olive, grape seed, avocado)
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup salted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 cup salted peanuts
  • Cilantro to top if desired

DIRECTIONS

  1. STEP 1Toss 2 large bunches curly kale, center ribs discarded, very thinly sliced crosswise (about 10 cups); 1 yellow, orange, or red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, halved crosswise and thinly sliced lengthwise; and 2 carrots, thinly sliced crosswise, in a large bowl.
  2. STEP 2Puree 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1/4 cup salted peanuts, 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt in a blender until smooth.
  3. STEP 3Pour dressing over vegetables just before serving. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped.
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