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Fall Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

Published: Nov 11, 2018 · Modified: Aug 18, 2020 by Lexi

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Kale + tahini are a match made in heaven. The tahini dressing recipe we've included here is our go-to recipe to top crunch kale.

The creamy dressing is so tasty that we often only use kale in the salad, maybe with a bit of vegan parmesan + pine nuts. But when we're in the mood for something with a bit more substance, we'll add roasted vegetables or crunchy chickpeas.

Overhead of kale salad with roasted vegetables and tahini dressing on a gray plate

Fall vegetables are perfect for this salad. In the past, we've experimented with roasted squash and brussels sprouts, but you could also add roasted carrots, cauliflower, etc.

We highly suggest massaging your kale with a bit of olive oil, salt & lemon before adding the rest of the salad ingredients. This breaks down the kale a bit, making it much easier to eat and digest.

Large bowl of kale salad with fall roasted vegetables, tahini dressing and a bowl of pomegranate seeds

Crunchy roasted chickpeas are the perfect crunchy/salty element to this salad. Of course, you can also substitute with pine nuts, candied pecans, croutons, or anything else your heart desires.

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Fall Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing


  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

You can customize this kale salad with just about any fall vegetables you have in your fridge!


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
  • 1 small acorn squash, cut in half, remove seeds and slice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large bunch kale, chopped and massaged in 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt
  • ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ¾ cup roasted chickpeas
  • ¾ cup sliced figs (optional)

Tahini dressing:

  • ½ cup tahini
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Prep brussels sprouts and squash, toss in olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  3. Meanwhile, de-stem kale, chop finely and add to large bowl with olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Massage with clean hands for 3-4 minutes.
  4. To make tahini dressing, simply whisk all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
  5. Toss all salad ingredients in dressing and enjoy!

Notes

We note to "massage" the kale, which literally means to massage it with your hands. This helps break down the kale a bit, which makes it much easier to eat. If you don't mind raw kale, you can skip this step.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bowl
  • Calories: 366
  • Sugar: 6.3 g
  • Sodium: 1112.2 mg
  • Fat: 27.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26.7 g
  • Fiber: 6.5 g
  • Protein: 9.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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