Kale and Mint Salad with 'Peanut' Vinaigrette
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 bunch green kale
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped mint
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews
- 1 rotisserie chicken skin removed and meat pulled apart into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
For the Almond-Vinaigrette:
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp. *creamy* almond or cashew butter
- 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tsp. chili oil optional, or sub 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp. coconut aminos
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine all of the Almond-Vinaigrette ingredients and blend to combine. Set aside.
- Remove kale leaves from the stem, then, finely slice the kale into thin strips.
- Place sliced kale in a bowl with the rotisserie chicken meat, mint, cashews, and toasted sesame seeds. Pour 'peanut' vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Depending on the type of nut butter you use, your dressing may turn out too thick. Add 1 tbsp. of warm water at a time until it reaches the consistency you want. I like to use Crazy Richards Almond Butter (I buy via Amazon) as it is more drizzly.