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Kale Slaw with Peanut Dressing

Kale makes for a surprising alternative to cabbage in this sweet-sharp slaw. Curly kale, the most widely available, is used here; remove the tough stems and center ribs before slicing the leaves.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 8

Ingredients

2 bunches kale (2 pounds), washed well and drained, stems and center ribs removed, leaves very thinly sliced crosswise (10 cups)
1 yellow, orange, or red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, halved crosswise and thinly sliced lengthwise
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or safflower
1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
Coarse salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss together kale, bell pepper, and carrots in a large bowl. Puree 1/4 cup peanuts, oil, and vinegar with the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Coarsely chop remaining 1/4 cup peanuts.

    Step 2

    Pour dressing over vegetables. Sprinkle peanuts on top, and serve immediately.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 221

    Step 5

    Saturated Fat: 1.6g

    Step 6

    Unsaturated Fat: 15.5g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 13.5g

    Step 9

    Protein: 4.4g

    Step 10

    Sodium: 138.7mg

    Step 11

    Fiber: 2.5g

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