Calcium Rich Sesame Kale Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Whisk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 4 teaspoons sesame oil, 3 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl. Chop 1 bunch kale, add to the bowl and toss to coat; let stand 10 minutes. Add 3/4 cup chopped roasted walnuts and 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds. Season with pepper.

Steps:

• In a toaster oven or skillet, toast almonds until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
• In a bowl, combine lemon juice and 1 heaping teaspoon salt. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add garlic cloves and set aside to steep.
• Working in batches, cut the kale into thin ribbons: gather a large handful of leaves, bunch together tightly, and use the other hand to slice into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. This need not be done very precisely or neatly; the idea is to end up with a kind of slaw. (Recipe can be made up to this point 1 day ahead. Keep kale and dressing refrigerated separately.)
• Place chopped kale in a very large bowl. Sprinkle surface with almonds and then with cheese, if using. Remove and discard garlic cloves from dressing. Pour half the dressing over the salad and toss. Taste for dressing and salt and add more as needed, tossing to coat thoroughly. Serve within 1 hour.

Steps:

• Chop or tear Kale leaves, slice mushrooms, and halve tomatoes. Set aside.
• To prepare dressing first grind sesame seeds into a powder using a coffee grinder or blender. Add remaining ingredients and blend smooth.
• Arrange prepped vegetables on serveware and top liberally with Sesame Dressing. Or toss all ingredients in a mixing bowl before serving.
• * The Sesame Dressing is delicious with kale by itself. Also great on top of raw broccoli florets. Yummo!

Steps:

• Pour dressing over kale in large bowl.
• Use your hands to rub dressing into kale 2 min. or until kale is slightly softened.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.