Friday, July 2, 2021

White Bean Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing

White Bean Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing 

A 30-minute kale salad with lemon-herb white beans, garlic croutons, and a creamy tahini dressing. 
 A hearty, flavorful, plant-based side or entrĂ©e. 

Servings 4 top with shaved parmesan or asiago 

 GARLIC CROUTONS 
optional 2 cups white or wheat bread cubed tossed with
 1/4 cup olive oil (or other neutral oil, such as avocado)
 1/4 tsp each garlic powder, sea salt
 
Beans 1 15-ounce can white or butter beans (rinsed and drained)
1 Tbsp olive oil 
1/4 tsp sea salt 
1 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped ) 
10 ounces kale - stems removed chopped in bite size pieces
add olive oil & salt to kale and toss until coated. Add parsley, beans. 

DRESSING
 1/3 cup tahini 
1 clove garlic (minced)
3-4 Tbsp lemon juice
 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup 
1 pinch each sea salt + black pepper 
Hot water (to thin)