Sesame Kale Salad

1 small clove garlic, minced

2½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1½ tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

10 cups packed chopped kale leaves, thick stems removed

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, sesame oil, vegetable oil, vinegar and soy sauce. Add the kale and massage it with your hands for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has become shiny and a little translucent and reduced in volume by one third to one half. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, then season with salt and pepper. Toss well.

Serves six.

Nutrition values per serving: 130 calories, 8 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 12 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 0 sugar, 5 g protein, 0 cholesterol, 410 mg sodium.

Sara Moulton for The Associated Press