Massaged Kale Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing

Massaged Kale Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing

Massaging kale with a little oil and salt breaks down its tough fibers, making it tender and sweet. This dairy-free salad is as gorgeous as it is healthy.

Salad Ingredients

• 1 large bunch lacinato kale, stems removed and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• A pinch of sea salt
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/3 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
• 1 Honeycrisp apple, diced

Creamy Tahini Dressing

• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 3–4 tablespoons warm water

Instructions

1. Place chopped kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
2. Massage the kale with your hands for 2–3 minutes until it softens and darkens in color.
3. In a small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, garlic, and salt. Add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time until smooth and pourable.
4. Add pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and apple to the kale.
5. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
6. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Serves 4.