Creamy Kale Tahini Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
312 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
North American
Creamy Kale Tahini Salad Recipe
Description
The Creamy Kale Tahini Salad Recipe starts by making a dressing from tahini, apple cider vinegar, miso, maple syrup, grated garlic, cayenne pepper, and hot water, seasoned with salt and black pepper. This dressing thickly coats bite-sized torn kale pieces, complementing their robust texture.
The salad incorporates slivered almonds, alfalfa sprouts, toasted sesame seeds, and crisp red apple slices for a variety of crunchy, fresh, and nutty elements. These ingredients add complexity and contrast while keeping the salad fresh and vibrant.
The mix of creamy tahini and tangy vinegar with sweet maple syrup and miso offers depth without overwhelming the natural flavors of the vegetables. This salad can serve as a light side or a refreshing dish on its own.
Ingredients
Maple Tahini Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons miso
- 1 small garlic grated on a Microplane or very finely minced, clove
- cayenne pepper a pinch
- 3-4 tablespoons water hot, tap
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Kale Salad
- 6 cups kale torn into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup almonds slivered
- alfalfa sprouts a few small handfuls
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
- 1 red apple cored and sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk the tahini, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, miso, garlic, and cayenne. Add 3-4 tablespoons of hot water, to thin. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper.
- Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 783mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 10106IU | 202% |
| Vitamin C | 124mg | 138% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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