It’s funny that one of my most loved salads is this Crunchy Kale Salad with Lemon Tamari Dressing when I used to HATE kale. Well actually, that’s a lie. I tolerated kale in soups and smoothies, but I absolutely despised it in salads. Eventually I realised the problem wasn’t the kale but how it was prepared! You see, you can’t just throw some kale in a bowl and hope for the best. First, you need to massage it. Weird, right? But stick with me. It amazes me how something as simple (and strange) as massaging kale can transform its leaves from bland, bitter and tough to silky and sweet. But it does. And it’s 110% worth the effort. I’m on a mission to ensure no one else has to suffer through a terrible kale salad again! Keep reading below for my guide on how to prepare kale for your best salad yet.
Ingredients
Here’s a quick peek at what you’ll need to put together this Crunchy Kale Salad and the Lemon Tamari Dressing… Salad Ingredients:
Kale Red Bell Pepper / Capsicum Red Cabbage Green Onions Chang’s Fried Noodles / Ramen Noodles
Dressing Ingredients:
Tamari - OR you can use soy sauce instead. Lemon Sesame Oil Rice Wine Vinegar Dijon Mustard Minced Garlic
How to prepare kale for salad
Kale needs a little TLC to make sure it doesn’t feel rough and taste bitter in salads. All you need to do is…
HOW TO MAKE THIS CRUNCHY KALE SALAD - STEP BY STEP
Work the kale - Prepare the kale using the handy tips above. Mix the dressing - Make the lemon tamari dressing by mixing together in a small jar and shaking vigorously until combined. Toss the salad - Place salad ingredients in a bowl, drizzle dressing over and lightly toss. Serve immediately.
STORAGE ADVICE
If you are planning on making this salad ahead, leave out the noodles and the dressing until you are ready to serve. If you have leftovers you can store them in the fridge for a day or two, but just be aware that the noodles will lose their crunch. It’s still perfectly edible, just a different texture.
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Preparing Kale - Dressing - The dressing may yield more than 2 serves, so just drizzle over desired amount! Inspiration - Recipe adapted from Fit Foodie Finds. Updates - First published August 10, 2017. Last updated January 29, 2019 with new photos & tips. No changes to the recipe. Nutrition - Nutrition information is a rough estimate based on one serve.
