Roasted Peanut Kale Crunch Salad
A refreshing and energizing salad packed with crunchy vegetables, roasted peanuts, and your choice of protein, all tossed in a simple peanut dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale, chopped or a bag of pre-chopped kale
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced cucumber or snap peas
- 1 large avocado optional but highly recommended
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts
- 1-2 cups cooked chicken, shrimp, or crispy tofu
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 small grated garlic clove
- to taste warm water to thin out dressing
Instructions
Preparation
- Massage the kale with a pinch of salt and a tiny splash of dressing for 30 seconds to make it more tender.
- In a jar, add peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, grated garlic, and a splash of warm water. Shake until well combined and adjust flavor as needed.
- In a large bowl, toss the massaged kale, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber or snap peas, and your choice of protein together.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Top with roasted peanuts before serving.
Notes
This salad is perfect for leftovers and can be a complete meal or a hearty side dish.