Kale & Apple Slaw with Lemon-Tahini Dressing 🥬🍎 – Refresh Your Thanksgiving Palate

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ bunch lacinato kale (about 6 cups chopped)
• • 1 ⅞ large tart apple, julienned
• • ⅞ cup sunflower seeds
• • ⅞ cup extra virgin olive oil
• • ⅞ cup tahini
• • ⅞ cup fresh lemon juice
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp maple syrup
• • 1 ⅞ tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, toss chopped kale with 1 tbsp olive oil. Rub the leaves with your hands for 2-3 minutes to break down cell walls and reduce bitterness. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a blender or whisk, combine tahini, 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Add 2-3 tbsp water until desired consistency.

3. 3

   Add julienned apple, sunflower seeds, and red onion to massaged kale. Pour in dressing; toss until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.