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Bomb Kale Salad in Under 5 Minutes (Vegan Friendly)


This bomb ass kale salad is delicious and healthy. I believe in a healthy high fat diet with super foods and this just about covers it with a quickness. Due to Trader Joe's being one of the most convenient and fun places for me to shop, every single ingredient in this recipe can be found there. There are only 5 (now 6) ingredients so it makes it super easy and convenient, which is imperative for a busy working mom that rather spend quality time with her kids than taking extra time in the kitchen that's not always necessary.

Updating this to 6 ingredients thanks to the awesome comments below.  Adding fresh lemon juice to the tahini sauce to thin it out is such an excellent idea!!


Tahini Kale Salad

2-3 cups Organic Kale (I used Lacinto)
2-3 whopping Tbs of Tahini Sauce (add fresh lemon juice and water to thin it out to the consistency of your liking)
1/2 chopped Avocado
Handful of raw cashews
Several slices of Red onion to taste

Directions: (Brace yourself since it's very complicated ;P) Toss kale and tahini mixture together until blended well. Add the rest of ingredients and serve.  PHEW, that was tough.  (that's my sarcasm)



Meat eaters can add several ounces organic free range chicken for extra protein or some shrimp.


Enjoy and let me know what you think!




Comments

Anonymous said…
Thanks for sharing Lauren I made this last night and it was indeed the bomb! I changed a few things though. I thinned out the consistency of the tahini by whisking it with some room temperature water and a tablespoon of sherry and teaspoon of brown sugar. Then I substituted walnuts for cashews because that is what I had on hand and I topped it off with a sliced Morningstar chik'n patty for some added protein. It was filling, fast, and delicious! Will absolutely make it again.
Wellness Trio said…
Great recipe! I have all everything in my fridge, I'm going to try it.
Jane S. said…
I make something similar frequently - the only thing i do different is to thin the tahini with lemon juice and add some crushed garlic to it...and throw on some gogi berries too.
Jilligan said…
I just wanted to let you know I've been eating thise once a week since you posted your article. I don't know why I ignored the recipe in my vegan cookbook (garlic kale with tahini sauce), but thank goodness your post reminded me of this easy-peasy way to get me some good food. Thanks!
Michelle said…
Gee, I need a video! LOL - this is AWESOME...I also had to tinker with it and put in some lemon and garlic and a veggie paddy for protein.....oh wait, so did Jane S....you've inspired us!!!!

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