KALE AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH ROASTED GINGER DRESSING

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We know: Another kale salad recipe! But don't write this one off-you've probably never had roasted ginger before. It's what makes this dish special.

Provided by Josh Walker

Categories     Bon Appétit     Thanksgiving     Salad     Kale     Cucumber     Ginger     Fall     Chile Pepper

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Dressing:
8 ounces fresh ginger
1 green or red Thai chile
1 garlic clove
3 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Assembly:
1 bunch small Red Russian kale, ribs and stems removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
1 English hothouse cucumber, very thinly sliced
3 Persian cucumbers, very thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt
1 bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup store-bought fried onions

Steps:

  • Dressing:
  • Heat broiler. Broil ginger in its skin, turning once, until very dark brown and beginning to scorch in places and a paring knife passes through the center with relative ease, 40-50 minutes (if skin is getting too dark before flesh is tender, turn down the heat or move to the oven). Let cool; slice (leave on the skin).
  • Pulse ginger, chile, garlic, fish sauce, sugar, oil, and 2 Tbsp. water in a food processor, adding additional water by tablespoonfuls if needed, until a smooth paste forms.
  • Assembly:
  • Toss kale and 1/4 cup dressing in a large bowl to coat; massage with your fingers until kale is slightly softened.
  • Toss English and Persian cucumbers, onion, lime juice, and sugar in a medium bowl to combine; season generously with salt. Let sit 10 minutes to allow cucumbers and onion to soften slightly.
  • Add cucumber mixture to bowl with kale and toss to combine, adding additional dressing if desired. Serve topped with cilantro and fried onions.
  • Do Ahead
  • Dressing can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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