Creamy Kale Tahini Salad
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This kale tahini salad is not your average kale salad. Curly kale leaves, crisp apple, and crunchy almonds are tossed in a creamy tahini dressing. It’s super delicious, and it takes just 15 minutes to make!
This kale tahini salad is the recipe I make when I want a salad that actually feels satisfying. Even people who aren’t convinced they’re kale fans tend to come around after a bite or two, and the creamy tahini dressing is usually the reason why.
The dressing is truly the star of the show. Tahini, miso, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and garlic come together to create a creamy, savory-sweet dressing that’s packed with flavor. It coats every kale leaf beautifully and transforms a simple salad into something you’ll genuinely look forward to eating.
Fresh apples, almonds, sprouts, and sesame seeds add plenty of texture and crunch, making every bite interesting. And unlike many leafy salads, this one holds up remarkably well after it’s dressed. In fact, I think it’s just as good the next day, which makes it a great option for meal prep or a make-ahead side dish.
What goes well with creamy kale tahini salad
This creamy kale salad with tahini dressing is a delicious way to get your greens. It’s a substantial salad so it’s perfect as a light lunch with some roasted chickpeas. Or serve it alongside protein mains to complete your meal.
Mmain meals that pair well with kale tahini salad
Creamy Kale Tahini Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Maple Tahini Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon miso
- 1 small garlic clove (grated on a Microplane or very finely minced)
- A pinch of cayenne
- 3-4 tablespoons hot tap water
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Kale Salad
- 6 cups kale (torn into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- A few small handfuls of alfalfa sprouts
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 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.¼ cup tahini, 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 tablespoon miso, 1 small garlic clove, A pinch of cayenne, 3-4 tablespoons hot tap water, Salt and pepper
- Combine all the salad ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat.6 cups kale, ½ cup slivered almonds, A few small handfuls of alfalfa sprouts, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, 1 red apple
Nutrition
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Outstanding .. enough said !!
One of if not the best salad dressing I have ever made .. delicious !!
Love this salad! The dressing is THE best! I add other things like red onion and chickpeas to change it up. I usually make it once a week.
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