Kale Crunch Salad with Soy, Tamarind & Crab

Crisp kale and colourful vegetables come together to create a satisfying texture, while tender imitation crab adds a light, savoury touch. The soy and tamarind dressing brings the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and umami, coating every bite with a bright, zesty finish. It’s a refreshing yet hearty salad that works beautifully as a light meal or a standout side.

Ingredients:

Dressing:

• 1 ½ Tbsp raw honey
• 1 Tbsp medium soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil
• 2 tsp tamarind paste
• 2 tsp mayo
• 1/8 tsp salt
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch of garlic powder

Salad:

• 2 cups chopped kale
• 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ red onion, sliced thin
• ¼ sweet pepper, sliced
• 4-inch piece English cucumber, seeded and sliced
• 2 Tbsp fried onions
• 200g imitation crab

Directions:

1. Add all dressing ingredients in a jar, screw on lid tightly and shake until combined. Set aside.
2. Toss all vegetables together, then sprinkle the fried onions and crab over top. Drizzle with dressing.