Crunchy Green Tahini Salad
Surprise! This is a superhealthful green salad your kids will love. Recipe from The Family Dinner.
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Surprise! This is a superhealthful green salad your kids will love. Recipe from The Family Dinner.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 12-oz. bunches kale, stems removed
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbs. tahini
- 2 Tbs. Bragg Liquid Aminos, optional
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 tsp. honey, optional
Optional add-ins
- 1 cup chopped parsley or mint
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 lb. roasted red potatoes
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or almonds
- 1 orange, divided into segments
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
Preparation
1. Stack 8 kale leaves, and roll into tight cylinder. Slice into thin strips. Repeat with remaining kale. Transfer to large bowl.
2. Blend 1/3 cup water, lemon juice, oil, tahini, Bragg Liquid Aminos (if using), garlic, and honey (if using) in blender or food processor until smooth. (You’ll have about 1 cup dressing.) Toss kale with 3/4 cup dressing, more if using any add-ins. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Serves 4
- Calories 213
- Carbohydrate Content 14 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 17 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 296 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g