Houston's Emerald Kale Salad Recipe
All the flavor and fun of Houston's Emerald Kale Salad without the fuss of having to go out!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dressings, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hillstone, houston's, kale salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 453kcal
Salad
- 1 bunch green kale finely chopped
- ¼ head green cabbage finely chopped
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- ½ cup roasted salted peanuts chopped
- ½ cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (optional)
Roasted Peanut Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced, about 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper powder
Combine all ingredients for dressing—2 tablespoons rice vinegar, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons avocado oil, 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, salt, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper powder if using—by whisking in small bowl or shaking together in a small mason jar with lid. Taste with a piece of kale or cabbage and adjust seasoning to taste.
Put the kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with ¼ cup of the dressing and a generous pinch of sea salt. Massage the chopped kale with your hands until the kale is completely coasted and slightly wilted.
Add shredded cabbage, green onions, mint, parsley, shredded chicken if using, half the roasted salted peanuts. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and toss gently to combine.
Divide salad among plates. Garnish each serving with remaining chopped peanuts and shaved parmesan cheese.
Store leftover dressed salad in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Leftover dressed salad will take on a softer, marinated texture. Store leftover undressed prepped (i.e. washed, dried, and chopped) salad greens in the refrigerator for three days.
Leftover Roasted Peanut Vinaigrette will keep for three days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 453kcal | Protein: 36g | Fiber: 11g