I know I’m way behind the curve here but I LOVE KALE! People have been waxing lyrical about it for ages but I never bought it because I wasn’t really sure what to do with it.

Recently I started getting a Vegbox delivery and we get loads of kale in it so I started experimenting. I obviously started with the hugely addictive kale chips and they are fabulous – so long as I don’t forget to take them out and set the fire alarm off! I moved on to a quick little garlic sauteed side dish. Roasted in the oven with other veggies works great too & just throw some cous cous, nuts, seeds, & dried fruit on top of your leftovers for a new yummy lunch. I even got bold and threw it into a stir fry & a thai curry, which both worked wonderfully.

Last night I wanted a fresh side and while I was googling around for vegan kale recipes came across a few for salad. The main thing seemed to be to make sure you macerate the leaves with your hands in the dressing, it wilts & softens them a bit. I used a couple pieces of a couple recipes and came up with this and I want to eat it every day it is so good!

Wash & slice the kale into strips (taking out most of the large veins) 5-10 pieces about the size of your hand

In a mixing bowl whisk together:

  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • salt & pepper

throw in the kale and squash it around  in the liquid with your hands, it will get a bit smaller, softer, and darker.

Add in:

  • 1 diced tomato
  • 1 diced avocado
  • handful raisins
  • handful mixed seeds

Enjoy!