Welcome to a fresh and flavour-packed salad, perfect for a sunny Australian afternoon, weekend barbecues, or as a side dish to jazz up your favourite mains. The best part? It’s quick, easy, and loaded with nutrient-rich goodness. In no time, this will be your new go-to salad. Combining juicy tomatoes, nourishing kale, and tangy goat cheese, this dish is elevated with a hint of Korean spice and nutty sesame dressing.
Why You’ll Love It
Not only does this salad celebrate the brilliance of fresh, seasonal produce, but it also offers a delightful mix of textures and bold flavours. It’s gluten-free, sugar-free, (perfect for those attempting a candida diet), packed with leafy greens, and so versatile that it can star as a light lunch or a crowd-pleasing side at a backyard barbecue.
Give this kale and tomato salad a go - your tastebuds (and your friends) will thank you!
Here's what you'll need to whip up this crowd-pleasing salad:
Ingredients:
4 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
2-3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
4 large kale leaves, stems removed and leaves roughly torn
3 cloves of garlic, finely minced or chopped
50g hard goat cheese, shaved or diced
Juice of half a lemon
1-2 tablespoons sesame oil
1-2 tablespoons fish sauce
Korean chilli flakes, to taste
Sesame seeds
Stevia (or sweetener of choice), to taste
Sliced cucumber or capsicum (optional)
Pepitas (optional)
Either crushed walnuts, pecans or cashews (optional)
Here’s how to bring this flavourful masterpiece to life!
Instructions:
Prepare your kale: I like to remove the kale stems and wash individually to make sure there are no hidden bugs. Shake off the excess water (aiming for the sink) and just rip off the leaves straight into your salad bowl, tearing them into bite size pieces.
Tomato magic: Wash and add your chopped fresh tomatoes, then slice and add the sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic.
Make your dressing: I put this all in the same bowl, splash in the sesame oil, fish sauce, Korean chilli flakes, lemon juice and a few drops of stevia.
Mix it all together: With your favourite pair of tongs, start tossing around the salad to make sure that the dressing gets around.
Final touches: Garnish generously with goat cheese, I like to dice in decent chunks, sesame seeds, and pepitas if desired.
Serve immediately, enjoying every vibrant, crunchy bite. Perfect paired with grilled meats or seafood, this salad will surely brighten your dining table!