Lunche for 4
Spicy Thai Carrot Kale Salad
$2.98for 410 minServes 4
Carrots and kale are tossed with a creamy peanut dressing flavored with sriracha, ginger, vinegar, and sesame oil.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots, 0.85 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.85 lb | $0.92Typical price | |
| Kale, 0.5$2.49 each typical | 0.5 | $1.25Typical price | |
| Peanut butter, 1.75 oz$0.14/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.24Typical price | |
| Almond, 1.5 oz$0.05/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.08Typical price | |
| Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.02Typical price | |
| Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.17Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $2.98 | ||
Swaps
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Hot sauceAsian sauces and pastesCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegarHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ThaiVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetLunchesSide dishesNo-cookSummer
$0.75 per serving$2.98 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3 cups carrot strings
- 2 cups thinly sliced tuscan kale
- 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 tsp sriracha
- 3 tbsp almond milk
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 pinch salt
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Whisk the peanut butter, sriracha, almond milk, sesame oil, olive oil, vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the carrot strings and sliced kale to the bowl.
- Toss the vegetables with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Chill or serve the salad within 10 minutes, topping with sesame seeds if using.
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