Asian Style Cucumber and Kale Salad
Fresh, sweet and savory salad with cucumbers, kale, nuoc cham dressing, toasted sesame seeds and fresh coriander.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
- 4 large cucumbers sliced
- 1 pack of kale leaves stems removed
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- a handful fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tsp each white and black sesame seeds roasted
For the dressing:
- 2 tbsp hot water
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 small garlic clove, minced optional
Thoroughly wash the kale leaves. Add 1/2 tbsp lime juice and gently massage the leaves until they have softened.
Prepare the dressing: add sugar to the hot water and stir to dissolve. Whisk in the rest of the dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust for salt, sweet or acid.
Use 1/2 of the dressing to pour over the cucumbers. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes to take in the flavours of the dressing. (You can skip this step if you don't have the time)
Add the cucumbers, kale and most of the coriander leaves to a serving bowl and give it a gentle mix.
Drizzle with the rest of the dressing and top with sesame seeds and the remaining coriander leaves.
- You can swap fish sauce with soy sauce for a vegan version.