Sesame Kale Food

SESAME KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 4 teaspoons sesame oil, 3 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl. Chop 1 bunch kale, add to the bowl and toss to coat; let stand 10 minutes. Add 3/4 cup chopped roasted walnuts and 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds. Season with pepper.

SESAME GINGER KALE AND APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the apple into thin matchsticks. Peel and segment the orange and cut each segment in half crosswise.
• Put the kale in a large bowl. Add most of the apple, orange, chow mein noodles and almonds. Pour in the Asian Style Sesame Ginger Dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Top the salad with the reserved apple, orange, chow mein noodles and almonds.

KALE-SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the soy sauce, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 cup water to a boil in a wide saucepan. Add the chicken in a single layer; reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and simmer, turning occasionally, until just cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate (reserve the liquid). Let cool, then shred.
• Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Add to the liquid in the saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon (reserve the liquid). Let the potatoes and liquid cool.
• Cut the apples into matchsticks. Peel the cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and thinly slice. Combine the apples, cucumber, kale, sesame seeds, chicken, sweet potatoes and sesame oil in a large bowl. Toss with the reserved cooking liquid and the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with the peanuts.

KALE WITH SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Wash the kale, leaving it a little wet. Discard the stems and tear the soft leaves into bite-sized pieces. Mince or chop the garlic (your preference). Heat the sesame oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic to the hot oil until the kitchen smells delicious. (This should take under one minute.) Add the kale and water to the garlic and oil, and cover. Let it cook for about a minute, then stir the kale and re-cover. Cook for about 2 more minutes, and when the kale is wilted, stir in the soy sauce, sesame seeds, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper.

CALCIUM RICH SESAME KALE SALAD

Steps:

• Chop or tear Kale leaves, slice mushrooms, and halve tomatoes. Set aside.
• To prepare dressing first grind sesame seeds into a powder using a coffee grinder or blender. Add remaining ingredients and blend smooth.
• Arrange prepped vegetables on serveware and top liberally with Sesame Dressing. Or toss all ingredients in a mixing bowl before serving.
• * The Sesame Dressing is delicious with kale by itself. Also great on top of raw broccoli florets. Yummo!