Chinese Chopped Salad + Orange Sesame Dressing

By BlueSchmoo

Ingredients

• 1 thick slice (round) red onion
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 8 cups de-stemmed kale (diced)
• 1/4 cup Sesame Oil
• 2 Clementines (peeled and separated into slices)
• 1/4 cup cashews
• 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds (toasted)
• 1/2 Orange Bell Pepper (diced)
• 1/4 cup Clementine juice (for the dressing)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for the dressing)
• 1 tablespoon honey (for the dressing)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (for the dressing)
• 1/8 teaspoon Ground Ginger (for the dressing)
• 1/2 tablespoon Cornstarch (for the dressing)

Details

Adapted from noshandnourish.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the sliced onion with honey for approximately 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. The rings do not need to stay intact. However, you do want the onions to caramelize and get slightly brown, but not burn.

2. Combine the sesame oil and kale in a large mixing bowl. Gently massage the oil into the kale leaves by hand for approximately 2 minutes. This helps reduce the bitterness and soften the texture of the kale. Add in the remaining salad ingredients, including sautéed onion.

3.In a separate bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk to blend.

4. Toss dressing over salad (you may not need all of it) and mix thoroughly.