The salad is served in a large bowl with a base of crispy kale. Juicy orange slices are scattered on top, along with crunchy peanuts and sesame seeds. The dressing is drizzled over the entire salad, tying all the flavors together.

Chinese Kale Salad with Oranges and Peanuts

Name: Chinese Kale Salad with Oranges and Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: kale, 1 bunch tough stems removed and leaves thinly sliced (about 4 cups); oranges, 2 medium peeled and sliced into rounds; peanuts, 1/2 cup roughly chopped; sesame seeds, 2 tbsp toasted; fresh ginger, 1 tbsp minced; soy sauce, 2 tbsp; rice vinegar, 1 tbsp; honey, 1 tbsp; sesame oil, 1 tbsp; olive oil, 1/4 cup; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 12 minutes

Style Chinese

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 27, 2023

This Chinese-inspired salad recipe features a mix of seasonal and interesting ingredients. With crispy kale, juicy oranges, and crunchy peanuts, all tossed in a savory sesame dressing, this salad is a perfect blend of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. It's a refreshing and light way to enjoy a meal, even on a chilly day!

Ingredients (for 4)

Kale - 1 bunch - tough stems removed and leaves thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
Oranges - 2 medium - peeled and sliced into rounds
Peanuts - 1/2 cup - roughly chopped
Sesame seeds - 2 tbsp - toasted
Fresh ginger - 1 tbsp - minced
Soy sauce - 2 tbsp
Rice vinegar - 1 tbsp
Honey - 1 tbsp
Sesame oil - 1 tbsp
Olive oil - 1/4 cup
Salt - - to taste
Black pepper - - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️👨‍🍳🔥

Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheet.
Step 2 - 🥬🔥👨‍🍳

Toss kale with olive oil, salt and pepper, roast in 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
Step 3 - 🥄🍯🥢

Whisk together ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Step 4 - 🥗🥄👨‍🍳

Mix roasted kale with the dressing to fully coat the leaves.
Step 5 - 🍊🥜🥄

Add sliced oranges and chopped peanuts to the bowl with the kale and toss gently.
Step 6 - 🌰🍽️🔥

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top of the salad before serving.

Additional

Feel free to add cooked quinoa or diced avocado for additional flavor and nutrition. To make this recipe a heartier meal, top the salad with grilled shrimp or tofu. Kids can help by tearing the kale leaves, whisking together the dressing, and garnishing the salad with sesame seeds.