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Overhead view of kale salad topped with avocado, carrots, seeds, and dressing in a large serving bowl.

Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

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This is the BEST kale salad recipe! Made with fresh and flavorful massaged kale, topped with avocado, carrot ribbons, creamy homemade tahini dressing, and a crunchy seed blend, this easy salad is the perfect light lunch or side.
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 275
Author Jessica Hylton

Ingredients

The Best Kale Salad

  • 6 cups kale torn and washed

Tahini Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon tamari sauce or liquid aminos or low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Toppings (use any amount you want, but these are my rough estimates)

  • ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds/pepitas
  • ½ avocado cubed
  • carrot ribbons from 1 carrot
  • ¼ cup shredded purple cabbage
  • ¼ cup hulled hemp seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black or white sesame seeds optional

Instructions

The Best Kale Salad

  • Massage and cut or tear kale in a large strainer for about 2 minutes. After cutting, wash kale, dry and set aside.
  • Add dressing on top or lightly combine. Add toppings and toss to combine.
  • Enjoy!

Tahini Dressing

  • In a medium-size bowl add all the dressing ingredients and whisk until fully combined and smooth.

Notes

  • For an extra delicious salad, toast your pepitas beforehand in about 2 teaspoons of oil over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Shake occasionally, until pepitas begin to pop. Season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 765mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12751IU | Vitamin C: 130mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 4mg