Tahini Miso-Dressed Kale and Apple Salad

Name: Tahini Miso-Dressed Kale and Apple Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 oz curly kale; 1 large Honeycrisp apple; 3 tbsp tahini; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp white miso paste; 1 tsp honey; 2 tbsp water; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

A vibrant, creamy salad featuring massaged kale, crisp apple slices, and a tangy tahini miso dressing for a refreshing lunch or side dish.

Cuisine: American

Category: Salads

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

4 oz curly kale
1 large Honeycrisp apple
3 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp white miso paste
1 tsp honey
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tsp honey, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth; gradually add 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil while whisking until emulsified, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2: Place 4 oz chopped kale in a large bowl and drizzle with 1 tbsp of the dressing; massage with hands for 2-3 minutes until leaves soften and darken.
Step 3: Add 1 thinly sliced Honeycrisp apple and toss gently with the remaining dressing until evenly coated, then top with 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds and serve immediately.