Kale Salad Bowl Tahini (Printable format)

Tender massaged kale meets roasted vegetables and crunchy seeds, finished with a creamy tahini dressing for a satisfying nourishing bowl.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 1 large bunch kale (about 7 oz), stems removed, leaves torn
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

→ Roasted Vegetables

04 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
06 - 1 zucchini, sliced
07 - 1 small red onion, sliced
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Nuts and Seeds

10 - 1/4 cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
12 - 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

→ Tahini Dressing

13 - 1/4 cup tahini
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
17 - 3 to 4 tablespoons water
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and allow 10 minutes for preheating.
02 - Combine sweet potato, red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Transfer to baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Place in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender with golden edges.
04 - Place torn kale in large salad bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Massage vigorously with hands for 2 to 3 minutes until leaves are softened and vibrant green.
05 - In small bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly while gradually adding water until dressing reaches smooth, pourable consistency.
06 - Add roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds to massaged kale in large bowl.
07 - Drizzle tahini dressing over salad and toss until all components are evenly coated. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tahini dressing is so creamy and garlicky that you won't miss anything heavy or decadent.
  • It comes together in 45 minutes flat, making it perfect for weeknight meals that don't feel rushed.
  • Roasted vegetables get sweet and caramelized while the kale stays crisp, creating this satisfying texture contrast.
02 -
  • Massaging kale is not optional; it's what makes the difference between eating salad because you should and actually wanting to eat salad.
  • Make the dressing first because cold tahini can seize up, and starting with the wet ingredients means everything incorporates smoothly.
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables slightly larger than you think you need because they shrink as they roast and you want them to stay intact.
  • Make the dressing a few hours ahead if you can; flavors blend and mellow in a way that makes it taste even better.
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