Parmesan Tahini Kale Salad: A Deliciously Nutritious Twist
A deliciously nutritious twist on a classic salad featuring kale, Parmesan cheese, and tahini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water, to thin the dressing
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and water until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, add chopped kale and drizzle with tahini dressing.
- Massage the dressing into the kale for a couple of minutes until it softens.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or let it sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider topping with nuts or seeds.
- For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan or use a vegan substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg