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Viral Tuscan Kale Chopped Salad with Lemon

Viral Tuscan Kale Chopped Salad with Lemon and Tahini Dressing

This Viral Tuscan Kale Chopped Salad with Lemon is a vibrant and flavorful mix of fresh vegetables, topped with a creamy tahini dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 bunch Lacinato kale or curly kale
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts
  • 1/4 pound red cabbage
  • 2 medium red peppers
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1 15 oz. can chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup toasted pepitas or walnuts, almonds, or sunflower seeds
Tahini Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup plain, full-fat yogurt or mayo
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cup

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. Place the kale in a very large bowl and add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Massage the kale with your hands until it starts to feel softer and turn darker in color.
  2. Shred the Brussels sprouts and cabbage. Cut the bottom end off of the Brussels sprouts and remove wilted leaves. Thinly slice the Brussels sprouts and the cabbage.
  3. Add the shredded Brussels sprouts and cabbage to the kale bowl along with the chopped peppers, cucumber, red onions, and chickpeas.
Dressing Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl or a measuring cup, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until smooth or blend until smooth.
  2. Pour half of the dressing over the salad and toss. Sprinkle in the toasted pepitas and pour in more dressing. Lightly toss again.
  3. Taste and drizzle with remaining dressing and more salt if needed. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes, toss again, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite nuts or protein. It works well for meal prep and can be stored for up to three days in the fridge.

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