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Sesame Ginger Kale Salad

  • 1 bunch Lacinato kale (also called dinosaur kale, Italian black kale, or Tuscan kale) de-stemmed, leaves cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 inch chunk fresh ginger, peeled, sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, lemon juice, or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons coconut sugar, or other sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce, wheat-free tamari, or coconut aminos
  • dash red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix ginger, sesame oil, lime juice, coconut sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and (optional) red pepper flakes.
  2. Taste test and adjust seasonings to your preference (more fish sauce/soy for salt, more lime juice for sour, more coconut sugar for sweet). Keep in mind, you'll want the dressing to be highly seasoned.
  3. Add de-stemmed and chopped kale leaves.
  4. With clean hands, massage dressing into every leaf (no need to be delicate here!).
  5. Let marinate for 30 minutes or more before serving.