1large bunch curly kale or 2 medium bunches lacinato kalestemmed (about 8 ounces)
3cupsshredded savoy cabbage (about ½ small head)
1/4teaspoonfine sea salt
3/4cupdry-roasted peanutsfinely chopped
1/3cuproughly chopped fresh mint leaves
1/3cupchopped fresh cilantro
3green onionsthinly sliced (about ½ cup)
shredded meat from 1 small rotisserie chicken (about 3 cups)
Dressing Ingredients:
5tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
3tablespoonsrice vinegar
2tablespoonscreamy peanut butternatural or regular
2teaspoonstoasted sesame oil
2teaspoonsDijon mustard
1teaspoonhoney
1/4teaspoonfine sea salt
1/8teaspoonground cayenne pepper
Instructions
Massage the greens. Slice the kale into thin ribbons, then chop into bite-sized pieces. You should have about 8 cups of tightly packed kale total. Place in a large bowl. Add the cabbage and sprinkle with the salt. Grab the kale and cabbage by large handfuls and gently squeeze and massage the pieces, working a few handfuls at a time, until the kale is softened and dark green in color. The massage is key for tender, yummy greens.
Make the dressing. In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup with a spout, stir together the olive oil, vinegar, peanut butter, sesame oil, mustard, honey, salt and cayenne until smooth.
Toss. Pour enough of the dressing over the kale mixture to moisten it, then stir to combine. Add the peanuts, mint, cilantro, green onions and chicken. Add additional dressing, stirring as you go, until the salad is moistened to your liking. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 hours prior to serving.