Kale Salad With Spiced Cashews Recipe

Name: Kale Salad With Spiced Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch Kale, Stems Removed, Sliced Into Thin Strips (curly Kale Or Preferably Lacinato If You Can Find It); 1/2 cups Dried Dates, Chopped; 1/2 cups Roasted, Salted Cashews; 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup; 1/4 teaspoons Garam Masala; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice, Divided; 2 teaspoons Pomegranate Molasses; 1/2 Tablespoons Agave Nectar; 1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Servings: persons

1
Add cashews, maple syrup, garam masala and cayenne to a small nonstick pan. Cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for about 3-4 minutes or until mixture thickens and just coats nuts. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with a silpat or parchment paper and allow to cool.
2
For dressing, whisk together 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, molasses and agave in a small bowl. Slowly stream in olive oil, whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Add kale, remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and a pinch of salt to a large bowl. Massage, squeezing kale with hands, for 3-4 minutes or until significantly reduced in volume and darker in color (see note). For assembly, toss kale with dressing and top with nuts and dates.
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Note: After massaging the kale, it will stay good in the fridge for several days undressed. Even after dressing the kale, it will be good (actually even better) after sitting in the fridge for about 1-3 hours.

175

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch Kale, Stems Removed, Sliced Into Thin Strips (curly Kale Or Preferably Lacinato If You Can Find It), 1/2 cups Dried Dates, Chopped, 1/2 cups Roasted, Salted Cashews, 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup, and more.

Yes, Kale Salad With Spiced Cashews falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kale Salad With Spiced Cashews

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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