Mediterranean Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

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Mediterranean Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

This Mediterranean Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing is an easy 10-minute salad. It's filled with dried figs, pistachios, and pomegranate. It creates a unique (and irresistible) blend of flavors and textures. This salad is perfect as a meal, a side salad, or for a potluck or BBQ.

Prep Time10

Course: Salad, Side Dish, side salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Diet:

Servings: Large Salads

Calories: 417kcal

Author: Ruth Grindeland

Equipment

1 sharp knife
1 cutting board

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

1 large bunch lacinato or curly kale, stems removed, finely chopped
Pinch of fine sea salt
1-2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
⅓ cup pomegranate arils
⅓ cup pistachios
¼ cup golden raisins
2-3 fresh dried figs, quartered
fresh mint leaves, torn

Tahini Dressing

¼ cup tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 small clove garlic, finely grated
cold water, as needed to thin
salt, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Kale

Remove the kale stems and cut the kale into small pieces. Place the kale in a large bowl and toss with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Massage the kale for about 2 to 3 minutes. The leaves will soften and turn a darker green.

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and grated garlic. Add cold water a little at a time until the dressing is smooth and pourable.

Assemble the Salad

Drizzle the tahini dressing over the kale and toss well. Mix the pomegranate arils with pistachios and golden raisins. Then add fresh mint and quartered dried figs, and toss gently.

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