Kale and Carrot Salad with Ginger-Infused Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

A hearty, crunchy salad featuring massaged kale, vibrant grated carrots, and a zesty ginger dressing that enhances the natural sweetness of the vegetables. This salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs kale, carrots, walnuts into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 298 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups chopped (stems removed) kale
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp soy sauce

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 4 cups chopped kale in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Massage vigorously for 2 minutes until the kale softens and darkens in color.
2. Step 2: Whisk 3 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup grated carrots, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, and 1/4 cup dried cranberries to the massaged kale. Pour the dressing over and toss until every leaf is evenly coated, then let sit for 5 minutes to meld flavors.