Thai Chopped Salad

Yields approximately 6-8 servings

Dressing Ingredients:

  • 1 can low-fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 C sunflower or soybean butter
  • 2 t yellow curry powder
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • juice of a lime
  • 1-2 t sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1 t sesame oil
  • 2-3 T Agave

Salad Ingredients:

  • 3 C chopped kale
  • 2 C chopped napa cabbage
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 C shredded carrots
  • 1 C chopped mango
  • 1/2 c thinly sliced red onion cilantro leaves for garnish

Topping Ingredients:

  • 1⁄4 c sunflower kernels, finely chopped
  • 1T sugar
  • 1⁄2 t grated lime peel
  1. Place coconut milk through salt ingredients in blender. Blend on high speed until very smooth.
  2. Place dressing in a saucepan, bring to a boil then simmer until reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. Finish by whisking in sesame oil and Agave.
  3. Place salad ingredients into a large bowl, toss with dressing, sprinkle on topping, garnish with cilantro leaves and serve immediately.