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Lentil & Kale Salad with Garlic Tahini Dressing

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Total time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    4 cups (1 L) kale, spine removed and chopped

    2 cups (500 mL) cooked green lentils

    1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cooked quinoa

    1/3 cup (75 mL) dried cranberries

    1/3 cup (75 mL) toasted almonds (reserve some for garnish)

    1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped fresh cilantro

    DRESSING:

    3 Tbsp (45 mL) tahini

    1 lemon, zest and juice

    1-2 garlic cloves, minced

    1 tsp (5 mL) cumin

    1 tsp (5 mL) coriander

    1 tsp (5 mL) honey

    1/4 cup (60 mL) canola oil


Directions

  1. In a large bowl, massage the kale with a sprinkle of salt and small squeeze of the lemon from the dressing. Massage until the leaves turn a dark green colour, approximately 1-2 minutes. This will allow the kale to become tender and slightly sweet. Let the kale sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add lentils, quinoa, cranberries, almonds, and cilantro to the kale.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk tahini, lemon zest and juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, and honey together until combined. Slowly whisk in the oil until fully incorporated. Add 1-2 tsp (5-10 mL) of warm water to thin out the dressing until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss dressing with the salad. Place in a serving bowl, and top with toasted almonds.

Quick Tips:
-This salad can be made a day in advance
-Sometimes the consistency of tahini can be very thick - in this case, add a little warm water to reach the desired texture for the dressing
-Prefer a little kick? Add some cayenne pepper to the salad dressing
-Add roasted squash or peppers to enhance this salad


Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (250 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 250
  • Total Fat 28 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 51 g
  • Dietary Fibre 14 g
  • Sugar 12 g
  • Protein 18 g
  • Sodium 20 mg
  • Potassium 596 mg
  • Folate 233 mcg