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10-Minute Ginger Carrot & Kale Salad Recipe

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A fresh and vibrant 10-minute salad featuring tender kale massaged to perfection, sweet grated carrots, and a zingy ginger lime dressing. Topped with crunchy fried onions and roasted cashews, this salad is a nutritious, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick lunch or a side.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 3 cups lightly packed kale, roughly chopped
  • 2 cups grated carrots

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp grated ginger

Toppings

  • Fried onions, to taste
  • Roasted cashews, to taste

Instructions

  1. Massage the Kale: Roughly chop the kale and place it in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and optionally add 1 teaspoon of oil. Massage the kale with your hands for about one minute, until it darkens and softens to a tender texture.
  2. Add Carrots: Add the grated carrots to the kale bowl and stir gently to combine the two ingredients evenly.
  3. Prepare and Add Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, white vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, and grated ginger until well combined. Pour this dressing over the kale and carrot mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the vegetables. Taste and adjust sweetness or saltiness if needed.
  4. Serve or Chill: You can serve the salad immediately for a fresh crunch, or cover and refrigerate it for about 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Before serving, top with crunchy fried onions and roasted cashews for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Massaging the kale is key to softening it and reducing bitterness.
  • Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the dressing according to your preference.
  • Letting the salad chill enhances the flavor absorption but is optional.
  • Fried onions and roasted cashews add a delightful crunch—feel free to add one or both as preferred.
  • This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored refrigerated for up to one day.

Find it online: https://lauracooks.com/10-minute-ginger-carrot-and-kale-salad-recipe/