This salad is a party in your mouth, featuring a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will have you celebrating with every bite! Creamy avocado and juicy grapes mingle with crunchy cucumber, crisp jicama, and toasted pecans, all coated in a bright and tangy lemon-tahini dressing.
Instructions:
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Toast the pecans: Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the kale, avocado, grapes, cucumber, jicama, and toasted pecans.
Dress and serve: Drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful crunch!
Tips:
For a different flavor profile, substitute dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots for the grapes.
If you prefer a milder onion flavor, use thinly sliced shallots instead of red onion.
For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
Ingredients:
For the dressing:
¼ cup tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the salad:
4 cups chopped kale
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced jicama
½ cup pecans, toasted and chopped
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