chopped thai salad with sesame garlic dressing... 15 minutes

the goods:

dressing:

1/3 cup canola oil

1 clove garlic, peeled

3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon ginger paste

squeeze of lime juice

salad:

16 ounces frozen shelled edamame

5-6 cups baby kale

3 large carrots

1 red bell pepper

1 yellow bell pepper

1 cup cilantro leaves

3 scallions

3/4 cup cashew's (preferably Trader Joe's Thai Lime and Chili cashews)

Puree all the dressing ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Taste and adjust to fit your preferences.
Cook the edamame by boiling it for 3-5 minutes in a pot of boiling water. Drain and allow to cool.
Meanwhile, chop kale, carrots, peppers, cilantro, and scallions into thin, bite-sized strips. Place the cooked edamame in the food processor and pulse 5 times to get a minced texture. Transfer to a bowl and repeat the same process for the cashews.
Toss the kale, carrots, peppers, cilantro, green onions, edamame, and cashews together until well combined. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently. Serve immediately.