KALE SALAD WITH AVOCADO, GOAT CHEESE AND TAHINI DRESSING

KALE SALAD WITH AVOCADO, GOAT CHEESE AND TAHINI DRESSING image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large bunch kale (about 10 cups)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more to drizzle on kale)
1 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt
½ small red onion, sliced thin
1 medium red pepper, sliced thin
¼ cup tahini paste
1 Tablespoon white vinegar
1-2 Tablespoons water to reach desired consistency
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Black pepper
1 avocado, diced
¼ cup crumpled goat cheese
¼ cup salted and roasted sunflower seeds

Steps:

First up, prep your kale by washing it well and cutting it off of the stem. The massage the kale leaves in a large bowl with a drizzle of olive oil, half of the lemon juice and a pinch of kosher salt. This is the secret to tasty raw kale! The prep the red onions and red pepper. Meanwhile, make the dressing! Whisk together tahini, extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, water, lemon juice, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. Now add the red onions and red peppers to the kale and dress with the tahini dressing and sesame seeds. Toss and garnish with avocado, goat cheese and sunflower seeds.