Asian Noodle Kale Salad

Asian Noodle Kale Salad is fast, refreshing and tasty! The homemade Ponzu salad dressing works well as a marinade also.

Are you like me and like every vegetable in the world? I am trying to think of something I don’t like. Oh, I just thought of one. Don’t hate me. My eyes are squeezed tight and I am going to just spit it out. Beets!

Okay, okay, okay … I’m smiling but let’s get back to kale and fresh pasta salads. Asian Noodle Kale Salad to be more specific.

Udon noodles are a perfect salad pasta. My husband is the pasta king and he even tries to call them wūdōngmiàn. What? Nobody can say that! I guess in China they can but udon sounds kinda cool so I’m sticking to udon.

They are a little thicker and really fun to dive into with chopsticks. Easy to grab and better to taste.

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5 from 2 votes

Asian Noodle and Kale Salad

Asian Noodle Kale Salad is fast, refreshing and tasty!

Course Salad

Cuisine Pasta

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 233kcal

Author Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

• 10 ounces udon noodles
• 1 cup carrot , julienned
• 1 cup red bell pepper . julienned
• 1/3 up green onions , (scallions), julienned
• 2 cups kale 1/2 bunch, , center stem cut out and then chopped into smaller pieces

For the dressing:

• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari sauce
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon mirin, sweet rice wine
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Make the dressing:
• Mix all of the dressing ingredients together. Taste for seasoning and chill in the refrigerator.
• For the salad:
• Cook the udon noodles according to directions, al dente. Drain and let cool.
• Lightly steam the kale for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Rinse to cool and stop the cooking process. It will be bright and green and wilted.
• In a large bowl add the noodles, julienned vegetables, kale and the salad dressing.
• Put in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Asian Noodle and Kale Salad

Amount Per Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 233 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Sodium 1322mg 55%

Potassium 289mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 41g 14%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 8g

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 132.1%

Vitamin C 79.9%

Calcium 4.9%

Iron 5.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.