Japanese sushi balls with kale and avocado salad

Instructions

1. Cook rice following packet directions. Once cooked, pour first measure of mirin over rice to let the rice absorb it.
2. Meanwhile, to make dressing, in a small jar combine all dressing ingredients. Seal jar and shake well to combine.
3. To make salad, in a large bowl combine all salad ingredients. Toss well.
4. In a medium-sized bowl combine wasabi paste and mayonnaise. Stir well. Add salmon and crushed nori. Add rice once mirin has been absorbed. Stir to combine.
5. Wet hands and roll 1 tablespoon of mixture into a small ball. Roll sushi ball lightly in sesame seeds and set aside. Repeat with remaining mixture, to make 16 balls.
6. Divide salad among serving plates and top with sushi balls (4 per serve). Shake dressing then drizzle over to serve.