kale salad with ginger vinaigrette

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

This delectable Kale Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette makes eating healthy a pleasure. It is a perfect lunch or light supper option. For the most optimal flavor use fresh mandarin oranges and fresh grated ginger in your dressing.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For kale salad with ginger vinaigrette

  • KALE SALAD
  • 6 c
    kale chopped
  • 3 c
    spring greens
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    red onion thinly sliced
  • 1
    large carrot cut matchstick
  • 3
    mandarin oranges peeled and sectioned
  • 1/2 c
    sliced almonds
  • GINGER VINAIGRETTE
  • 1/4 c
    rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1 Tbsp
    low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh ginger finely grated
  • 2
    cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 c
    safflower oil
  • 1 tsp
    sesame oil

How To Make kale salad with ginger vinaigrette

  • 1
    Combine vinegar, honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, garlic, safflower oil, and sesame oil in a shaker style jar; shake to mix.
  • 2
    Remove the stems and ribs from the kale leaves. Sprinkle the leaves lightly with salt. Rub your hands with the olive oil olive and rub the kale leaves until they begin to wilt. Chop the kale leaves.
  • 3
    Place your massaged kale, spring greens, red onions, carrots, mandarin oranges and almonds in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with the Ginger Vinaigrette and toss to coat.
  • 4
    NOTES You can substitute vegetable oil or canola oil.
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