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Maybe I’m in a recipe rut, but imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right?
This salad idea comes to your courtesy of our recent LA trip, a salad we both loved at South Beverly Grill. Ribbons of kale, cabbage, and tossed with a slightly spicy roasted peanut vinaigrette. If kale had a partner in crime, it might be this dressing.
Ive spoken before of the woes of BL’s taste-buds. As someone who hasn’t met a spice she didn’t like, BL prefers the acronym “KISS” for my dishes. That’s right, keep it simple… stupid.
The silver lining of our relationship is that when he does like something, I know I’ve created a winner. He’s never been shy about his dislike for kale, but ended up eating more than his share of this salad.
Did I recreate it the night we returned to increase more kale in his diet? Likely. I am an RD after all. Make this for your kale haters and watch them turn.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #delishknowledge . I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking!
PrintRoasted Peanut Kale Salad! A healthy, vegan and gluten free that mimics South Beverly Grill’s version.
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OMG! He cleaned his plate and asked for the salad to be on our regular rotation. WooHoo! I then informed him that it was kale and cabbage and he said “I guess I like it now! I’ll have to investigate more of your recipes. This one was out of the park!
So happy to hear! I think the secret is cutting the kale into small, shredded pieces! That’s what I do with BL on foods he doesn’t like… works like a charm 😉
My husband hates kale and I’m making this for him tonight. I just told him I’m making a “special” salad 😛 I tried it out for lunch and I’m hooked. So delicious!! I substituted green onion for mint and used a few teaspoons of simple syrup instead of maple syrup. I’ll let you know what my husband’s reaction is.
Yay! I’m glad you like it.. hope your husband does as well 🙂 Let me know the outcome!
The dressing – gotta try it!