Do I need to massage my kale?

Since we are chopping our kale very finely it's not necessary to massage it; however, I would still recommend doing so because it will make the kale softer and easier to eat. To massage your kale, use your fingers to toss and rub it with a couple tablespoons of olive oil.

What does the tahini dressing taste like?

This tahini dressing is the BEST. If you've never had it before, it's like a creamy, lemon-y and slightly sweet flavor. Tahini is made from sesame seeds, which are naturally very mild and slightly nutty.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes! This is a great recipe to make ahead of time. It will stay good in the fridge for 4 - 5 days. The longer it sits, the more the kale will marinate and the flavors will strengthen.

Fall Harvest Salad — Her Wholesome Kitchen

Description

This fall harvest salad is a chopped salad that's loaded with the all best flavors of fall. It's layered with kale, cranberries, apple, roasted sweet potato, pecans & more. The dressing is a simple, 5-ingredient Creamy Tahini Dressing that will have you craving this salad all season long!

Ingredients

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For the sweet potato:

1 medium sweet potato, cubed (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

For the salad:

5 cups shredded kale
1 large red apple, diced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
⅓ cup shredded parmesan
2 tablespoons olive oil

For the dressing:

⅓ cup tahini
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Prep the sweet potato: preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the cubed sweet potato and toss with the oil, salt and pepper.
Bake the sweet potato: bake for 20 - 30 minutes, until cooked through. Flip after 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Mix the dressing: in a small bowl or jar, mix the dressing. Add water if you need to thin the dressing.
Massage the kale: add the kale to a large bowl and use your fingers to toss and massage it in tablespoons of olive oil. This helps soften the kale.
Assemble the salad: add all of the salad ingredients, including the cooked sweet potato, to the bowl with the kale. Drizzle as much of the dressing as preferred on top and toss to coat.
Serve: this salad can be enjoyed immediately or stored in an airtight container in the fridge for later. It will stay good for about 4-5 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Salad

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/5th of recipe
Calories: 424
Sugar: 11.9g
Sodium: 569mg
Fat: 29.5g
Saturated Fat: 4.8g
Carbohydrates: 30.8g
Fiber: 5.7g
Protein: 9.9g
Cholesterol: 4mg

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