Kale Slaw with Lemon Sesame Dressing
Kale Slaw is a vibrant fall and winter salad ~ this side dish adds a healthy dose of fiber and crunch to any meal, and then pack the leftovers for lunch!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 69.79kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 small head of radicchio substitute red cabbage
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- feta or goat cheese for garnish optional
dressing
- 1/8 cup sesame oil
- juice of 2 small lemons
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the kale and then remove any large center ribs. Stack the leaves and, with a sharp knife, cut them into fine shreds. Peel the carrot and shred it. Remove the outer leaves from the radicchio and then finely shred that as well. Put all in a bowl.
- Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together in a mason jar or small bowl Shake or whisk well to combine. Taste to adjust any of the ingredients.
- Pour the dressing over the salad. Use enough to moisten everything, but not soak it Let the salad sit for an hour or two in the fridge if you like, before serving. Toss with the sunflower seeds just before eating, and top with the cheese, if using.
Nutrition
Calories: 69.79kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.87g | Protein: 1.78g | Fat: 4.71g | Saturated Fat: 0.61g | Sodium: 134.14mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 3.44g