Kale Salad with Goji Berries and Tahini Turmeric Dressing

Serves: 4

Written By Eydie Desser

Hail to the kale, goji’s and turmeric! This superfood salad is healthy, and ooh so good, to boot! If you’re looking for an immune booster and a delicious way to get tons of nutrients all in one bowl, you gotta try this! The dressing can be a little thick, depending on the brand of tahini you are using. Just add more water, to make it a dressing consistency.

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

(Makes 1 cup)

4 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 lemon), or more to taste
½ cup filtered water, or more if needed
½ cup Tahini
1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

For the Salad:

4 cups curly green kale, stems removed, and chopped
8 medium thick asparagus stalks, finely sliced into coins
8 brussels sprouts, finely sliced
½ cup goji berries, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, or until soft, drained
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

For the Dressing:

Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender, starting with the lemon juice and water, which will allow the tahini to blend in easily. Process until very smooth. Taste and add more lemon juice, or other spices as needed.

For the Salad:

Place the kale, asparagus and brussels sprouts in a large serving bowl. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the salad dressing on top, and using salad utensils or your hands, toss the salad ingredients until mixed through and the kale is lightly coated with the dressing. Taste and add black pepper if desired. Add more dressing as needed.
Sprinkle softened goji berries on top and serve.

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