A high-protein, high-vitamin, high-fiber combination that’s a great make-ahead dish. Peppers add color and heart-healthy antioxidants, and sesame oil lowers blood pressure. TIP: If you can’t find nori, almost any other firm seaweed works. Don’t use dulse, though; it’s too delicate to hold up to the crunchy kale.
        Nori and Kale Salad
    
    
                
    
        
    Ingredients
    
                - 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
 - 1/2 ounce dried nori or other thick, firm seaweed cut into 1/4-inch strips
 - 4 cups boiling water
 - 1 bunch kale with medium-size leaves cleaned, trimmed of center vein, and torn into salad-size pieces
 - 1 small red bell pepper trimmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch slivers
 - 2-3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
 - 2 tablespoons liquid aminos or tamari
 - 1 clove garlic, pressed
 - 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
 - 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
 
        
    Instructions
    
                - Place sesame seeds in small nonstick skillet on medium heat, stirring or tossing almost constantly. When seeds begin to turn brown, smoke lightly, and sizzle, immediately remove from heat. Cool.
 - In a large bowl, cover nori with boiling water and soak for 30 minutes.
 - Steam torn kale leaves for 7 minutes. Drain kale and remove excess water with a salad spinner. Drain nori and remove excess water with a salad spinner. Combine with kale. Add bell pepper and toss gently.
 - Combine oil, liquid aminos or tamari, garlic, ginger, and mustard in a small bowl. Whisk to emulsify. Add to kale mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days, if desired. Just before serving, toss salad and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds
 
        
    Recipe Notes
    
                Nutrition Facts
        Nori and Kale Salad
        
        
            Amount Per Serving        
        
            Calories 91
                    
        
        
            % Daily Value*
        
                                
            Sodium 248mg
            10%
        
                                    
                Total Carbohydrates 6g
                2%
            
                        
                Dietary Fiber 1g
                4%
            
                                                
            Protein 3g
            6%
        
                
            * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.         
    PER SERVING: 91 cal, 62% fat cal, 6g fat, 1g sat fat, 0mg chol, 3g protein, 6g carb, 1g fiber, 248mg sodium