Loaded Asian Kale Salad

This loaded Asian kale salad with a flavorful sesame dressing is bursting with colorful veggies and has plenty of crunch.  

This loaded Asian kale salad is another clean-out the fridge recipe. I had bits and pieces of veggies in the fridge that needed to be used up so I made this tasty loaded Asian kale salad with an Asian sesame dressing. I also decided to make a quick batch of crispy wonton strips which made the salad nice and crunchy. This tasty chopped kale salad recipe was a big hit with my entire family and disappeared in minutes.

Loaded Asian Kale Salad

Ingredients:

• Asian sesame dressing (click on link up above for the recipe)
• 5 wonton wrappers, thinly sliced
• 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Sea salt, to taste
• 4 cups of lacinato kale, stems removed and thinly sliced
• 1 cup of green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1/4 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup edamame, shelled
• 1 carrot, peeled & cut into matchsticks
• 1 green onion, sliced
• Toasted sesame seeds, to taste

How to Make a Loaded Asian Kale Salad

Make the Asian sesame dressing, if desired. Click on the link for the recipe. Set the dressing aside to allow flavors time to mingle.

Make the wonton strips by heating the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is HOT, add the wonton strips and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown. Place them on some paper towels then season with sea salt, to taste; set aside until needed.

Make the salad by combining the finely shredded kale, cabbage, red and yellow bell pepper, red onion, edamame, and carrot matchsticks in a large bowl. Drizzle some of the well-shaken Asian sesame dressing, to taste. Toss to coat evenly then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, to taste. Serve immediately. Enjoy.