Chopped Thai Salad with Sesame Garlic Dressing

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 2 tbsp. white distilled vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 1 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste, fresh ginger, grated would also work
  • A squeeze of lime juice

For the Salad:

  • 16 ounces frozen shelled edamame
  • 5 – 6 cups baby kale
  • 3 large carrots
  • 2 bell peppers, 1 red, 1 yellow
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • 3 green onions
  • 3/4 cup cashews

Instructions
 

  • Puree all the dressing ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust to fit your preferences.
  • Transfer to a dressing jar and rinse the food processor out for use later.
  • Cook the edamame by boiling it for 3 – 5 minutes in a pot of boiling water.
  • Drain and allow it to cool.
  • Meanwhile, slice up the kale, carrots, peppers, cilantro leaves, and green onions into thin strips or shreds.
  • Place the cooked edamame in the food processor and pulse 5 times to get a minced texture.
  • Transfer to a bowl and repeat the same process for the cashews.
  • Toss the kale, carrots, peppers, cilantro, green onions, edamame, and cashews together until well combined.
  • Drizzle with the dressing, toss gently a few times, and serve immediately.
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