Kale Salad with Sugar-Coated Cashews

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1

Healthy and Flavorful Kale Salad with Sugar-Coated Cashews Recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

216

Sugar

28g

Fat

10g

Kale Salad with Sugar-Coated Cashews is a perfect combination of health and taste that you will love all year round. This salad is easy to make, full of flavor, and packed with nutrition. The sugar-coated cashews add sweetness and crunch, while raisins add a chewy texture. Raw kale can be massaged to reduce its bitterness and tenderize it. Soy sauce adds an umami flavor to the cashews, making them even more irresistible. You can enjoy this salad as a side dish, an appetizer or as a main dish. The salad is vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it suitable for many dietary lifestyles.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.	In a small saucepan, warm soy sauce on low heat until it starts to bubble.
3.	Add cashews and stir until coated.
4.	Add sugar and stir until it becomes sticky and coats the cashews evenly.
5.	Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet.
6.	Bake it for 13-15 minutes and let it cool.
7.	Cut the kale into thin ribbons and add them to a large bowl.
8.	Add the raisins and mix.
9.	Add the sugar-coated cashews and mix.
10.	You can serve the salad right away or refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
11.	Enjoy!

PROS

Kale is a superfood and nutrient powerhouse, rich in vitamins and minerals.
The salad is also vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

The sugar-coated cashews add crunch and sweetness, while raisins add a chewy texture and natural sugar.

CONS

Raw kale can be tough and bitter.
Massaging kale with a little bit of salt and oil can soften its texture and reduce its bitterness.

Some people may be allergic to soy, nuts, or raisins.
Substitute or omit ingredients accordingly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Kale is low in calories, high in fiber, and rich in vitamins A and C, which support immunity, vision, skin, and bone health.
The cashews are a good source of protein, healthy fats, and minerals, such as magnesium, which support heart, brain, and muscle health.

	1/2 cup cashews
	1/2 cup white sugar
	1 bunch kale , cut into thin ribbons
	5 tablespoons soy sauce
	1/2 cup raisins