Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing
Raw kale gets a thorough massage before being tossed in a creamy tahini dressing, which softens the leaves and balances their natural bitterness with nutty, sesame-forward flavor. Toppings like roasted chickpeas or toasted seeds add texture. The whole salad is ready in roughly 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups kale finely chopped, stems removed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium avocado diced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds toasted
Tahini Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons water or as needed to thin
Instructions
- Prepare the Kale: In a large bowl, add the finely chopped kale. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the kale and massage gently with your hands for 2-3 minutes until it turns a vibrant green and becomes tender.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, and toasted pumpkin seeds to the bowl with the kale. Toss gently to combine.
- Make the Tahini Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, and sea salt. Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency (smooth and pourable).
- Combine and Serve: Drizzle the tahini dressing over the kale salad. Toss well until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to substitute other seeds or nuts, such as sunflower seeds or almonds, to your taste. For added flavor, try incorporating roasted chickpeas on top for a hearty crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 177mgPotassium: 584mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3414IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 2mg
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