Asian Kale Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing

If you're tired to serve just salads for potluck, try this one. The dressing is a star of the recipe.

For the Salad

4 cups chopped curly kale, thick stems removed (be sure it's dry)
3 cups prepared shredded red cabbage
2 cups prepared shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, sliced into bite-sized pieces
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the Dressing

3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, from one lime
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sugar
1 large clove garlic, roughly chopped
1-inch square piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sriracha
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

Pomegranate seeds for sprinkling. I added this option and really like, because it brings unbelievable  flavor to the salad

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Bake the almonds until lightly golden and fragrant, 5-10 minutes. (Keep a close eye on them; nuts burn quickly.) Let cool.

Combine all of the ingredients for the salad in a large mixing bowl.

Combine all of the ingredients for the dressing in a food processor or blender; process until smooth and creamy.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

Recipe comes from Once upn a chef by Jennifer Segal