Side dishe for 1
Crunchy Thai Kale Salad
$22.78for 420 minServes 1
Kale, carrots, radishes, tofu, and seeds are tossed with sesame dressing and optional peanut sauce.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Kale$2.49 each typical | 1.25 | $2.80Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.15Typical price |
| Radishes, turnips, rutabaga$1.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.42Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.36Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.54Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
 | Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.32Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.69 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesHoney or maple syrupSoy sauceSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
ThaiVegetarianDairy-freeSide dishesLunchesNo-cookSummer
$5.69 per serving$22.78 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups packed curly or lacinato kale
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 3 small radishes
- 1/4 cup cubed firm tofu
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tbsp agave or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 3 1/2 tbsp peanut sauce (optional)
- 1/4 cup salted natural peanut butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 lime
- 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce
- hot water
- sriracha (optional)
Steps
- Slice the carrots and radishes, cube the tofu, and place them in a large bowl with the kale.
- Whisk the sesame oil, agave or maple syrup, sesame seeds, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Stir the peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, and hot water together until smooth if using.
- Pour the sesame dressing over the kale mixture and toss for 2 minutes.
- Rest the salad for 10 minutes, then drizzle with peanut sauce and sriracha if using.
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