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sichuan salad

Kale Salad with Sichuan Peppercorn Dressing

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
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Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale stems removed, leaves cut into thin ribbons
  • 1 large carrot grated
  • 2 stalks celery sliced very thin
  • 1/2 cup thin Chinese crunchy chow mein noodles
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn paste recipe below
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 3 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns and
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

  • Combine kale, carrot and celery in a large salad bowl.
  • Prepare dressing: Whisk pep- percorn paste with salt, sugar, sesame oil and lime juice. Pour over vegetables, toss well and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Top with Chinese noodles, and serve.
  • Prepare peppercorn paste:
  • 3 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns and
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • (Makes 1 1⁄2 tablespoons, keeps in an airtight container for 1 month.) Use a clean spice or coffee grinder to reduce peppercorns to a sawdust-like texture. Transfer to a small jar. Stir in oil to moisten, let sit for 5 minutes before using.