I went to Chicago on a work trip in 2019 and had the most amazing kale salad at an adorable little restaurant downtown. I’ve been on a mission to recreate that salad ever since, and I think I finally found the perfect combo of ingredients. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Ingredients
Salad
Serving size: 4
- 1 large bunch of kale
- 1 c red grapes, halved
- ½ c golden raisins
- ½ c walnuts
- Optional: goat cheese
Garlic Tahini Dressing
- ½ c tahini
- ⅓ c water
- 1 tbs minced garlic
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Remove your kale from the stems (if you purchased it in a fresh bunch rather than a bag or box) and thoroughly wash. Let dry completely.
- While your kale is drying out, make your dressing. Combine all ingredients into a blender or food processor and combine until smooth and creamy. Add more water as needed until you reach your desired consistency.
- Once your dressing is made, massage the dressing into your kale for 2-3 minutes. This will help break down the fibers of the kale to make it less bitter and easier to digest. It also helps evenly distribute your dressing. Win win!
- Top your massaged kale with halved grapes, walnuts, golden raisins and goat cheese.
- Enjoy!
Let me know when you make this salad by commenting below or sending me a photo of your creation on Instagram @haven_quinlan!
