Author Notes
I am an absolute coconut addict...especially toasted coconut. I love the aroma and the crisp texture of toasted coconut and am always finding new ways to incorporate it into my daily meals. I was craving roasted summer veggies so I roasted what I had on hand and added it to a bowl of lacinato kale. The dressing is what makes the salad...crisp, buttery toasted coconut, creamy coconut milk yogurt, dijon mustard, and a touch of honey come together for the best dressing on the face of the planet. I tossed the salad while the veggies were still warm..OMG. If you are vegan, you could always substitute maple syrup or coconut nectar in place of the honey :) —misschels
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Ingredients
- For the salad
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1/2 cup
unsweetened, shredded coconut
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1
large zucchini squash, roughly chopped into bite sized pieces
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1 pound
fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 4ths
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1 splash
of extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
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1 pinch
each of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, totaste
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1
bunch of lacinato kale, ribs removed and leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
- For the dressing
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6 ounces
container of So Delicious plain, Greek style coconut milk yogurt
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2 tablespoons
dijon mustard
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1.5 tablespoons
honey
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1
small tangerine, juiced
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2 tablespoons
toasted coconut (reserved from the salad ingredients)
Directions
- For the salad
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For the coconut, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the coconut out evenly over the baking sheet. Bake for 3-5 minutes, or until the coconut is lightly golden. Pour the coconut into a bowl and set aside. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the toasted coconut for the dressing.
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Bump the temperature up to 400 degrees F.
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Place the veggies on the baking sheet and toss with the extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and sizzling.
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Place the kale in a large mixing bowl, add the roasted veggies (you can cool them slightly if you want), and the toasted coconut.
- For the dressing
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For the dressing, place all of the ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
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Add 2-4 tablespoons of the dressing to the salad and toss everything together to evenly coat.
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