Kale Salad
Ingredients
- 5 cups kale finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber diced
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds chopped
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chopped kale in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle a small pinch of salt over the kale and massage it with your hands for about 2-3 minutes until the leaves soften and darken.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Add water a teaspoon at a time if the dressing is too thick.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, toasted almonds, avocado, and feta cheese to the massaged kale. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
Calories: 220 kcal.Protein: 6 g.Fat: 17 g.Saturated Fat: 3 g.Carbohydrates: 14 g.Fiber: 5 g.Sugar: 4 g.Vitamin A: 150% of the Daily Value (DV).Vitamin C: 120% of the DV.Calcium: 15% of the DV.Iron: 10% of the DV
Calories: 220 kcal.Protein: 6 g.Fat: 17 g.Saturated Fat: 3 g.Carbohydrates: 14 g.Fiber: 5 g.Sugar: 4 g.Vitamin A: 150% of the Daily Value (DV).Vitamin C: 120% of the DV.Calcium: 15% of the DV.Iron: 10% of the DV