Tuscan Kale Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

★★☆☆☆
Prep: 20 mins (est.) Cook: 30 mins (est.) Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • Dressing
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (2.5 ml)
  • 2 Tbsp tahini (29.6 ml)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (59.1 ml)
  • 1 tsp honey (4.9 ml)
  • 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (44.4 ml)
  • 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper, plus more for serving (2.5 ml)
  • 1 Tbsp water (14.8 ml)
  • Salad
  • 1 head lacinato kale, stemmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored, thinly sliced, and cut lengthwise into matchsticks
  • 1/4 cup almonds, toasted and roughly chopped (59.1 ml)
  • 2 Tbsp golden raisins (29.6 ml)
  • 2 ounces Pecorino Toscano cheese, shaved (56.7 g)
  • 1 lemon, zested

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: Mash the garlic and salt together to form a paste. In a bowl, whisk together garlic paste, tahini, lemon juice, honey, and water until smooth. Slowly whisk in olive oil and Aleppo pepper. \n2. Make the salad: Combine kale, apple, almonds, and raisins in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. \n3. Top with shaved cheese, additional Aleppo pepper, and lemon zest.
Wine Pairing: Light White (Sauvignon Blanc) — Sauvignon Blanc