10-Minute Ginger Carrot & Kale Salad
This oil-free kale and carrot salad is fresh, tasty, easy to make, and perfect for a light dinner or an appetizer. It requires just 7 simple ingredients and is infused with a ginger and lime dressing!
Ingredients
- 3 cups lightly packed kale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- for topping: fried onions, roasted cashews
Instructions
- Roughly chop the kale and add to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt (and optionally 1 teaspoon of oil) and massage the kale for about one minute, or until it turns darker and becomes tender.
- Add the grated carrots to the bowl and stir to mix.
- Whisk together the lime juice, white vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Pour the dressing into the bowl and toss to coat. Taste and adjust the sweetness and saltiness to your liking.
- Serve immediately or let it chill for about 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving. Top with crunchy fried onions and/or roasted cashews!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 103 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.6 g | Protein: 2.7 g | Fat: 0.6 g | Saturated Fat: 0.1 g | Sodium: 580 mg | Potassium: 592 mg | Fiber: 3.4 g | Sugar: 11.6 g | Calcium: 99 mg | Iron: 1 mg