Wash and dry kale. Chop leaves off stems and then chop kale into small pieces. Once all of the kale has been chopped, add 1 tsp salt to kale and massage well to break it down. Set aside.

Make dressing by whisking together all of the dressing ingredients in the order listed. Set aside.

To the kale mixture, add sliced onion, red pepper, carrots, and scallions. Then add in avocado, cashews, and sesame seeds.

Pour dressing over salad and toss until well combined. Top with more cashew pieces and sesame seeds if desired.