Despite the fact that Wesleyan is the runner-up for most vegan/vegetarian friendly campus in the country, there are still a couple things I just don’t get to enjoy as regularly when I’m at school.
One of those being kale. (Also: baked tofu, berries, pesto). Kale is my salad green of choice, and often, the spinach or spring mix at the cafeteria just doesn’t cut it for me.
What does this mean? It means when I’m home on break, I’m actually craving kale salad. It’s like, all I eat on break (no joke). So when I was reviewing Eat Like You Give a Damn: Recipes for the New Ethical Vegan last month, this was the first recipe I jumped to.
And it was killer.
But then I realized that a kale salad recipe was much better suited to Healthy January than to my pre-Christmas lineup and I blessed you all with this brownie recipe instead.
But now the holidays are over, and we are back to the greens. This salad is so simple- just kale, the most deliciously savory/garlicky/tahini-y/soy sauce-y dressing, and some seeds for protein. You could top this with baked tofu, shaved cheese, or toss it with farro or couscous for more substance! Either way, this salad is ridiculously satisfying.
You can find other healthy recipes for your month of resolutions here. Enjoy! xx
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp flax meal
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup water
- 8-10 cups kale, shredded and washed
- ⅓ cup toasted sesame seeds
- Combine all ingredients except kale and sesame seeds in a bowl and whisk until homogenous.
- In a large bowl, combine kale and dressing, and massage with your hands for about 2-3 minutes.
- Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately or let rest for kale to absorb flavors even more.
Disclaimer: I was sent “Eat Like You Give A Damn” for free to review; as always,  all expressed opinions on Whisk & Shout as well as affiliate social media pages are my own!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
It’s hard to resist something with such gorgeous vibrant color, especially mixed with the likes of tahini and soy sauce! Yum! 🙂
Medha says
Thanks, Annie!
Sues says
I’m a big fan of kale-based salads and love love love the way this one sounds!!
Medha says
Thank you!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I get cravings for kale too, so I definitely don’t think you are weird! This salad looks delicious, my dear! And that tahini dressing sounds amazing! Cheers!
Medha says
Thanks, Cheyanne 🙂
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I do love a kale salad too, Medha. That tahini dressing sounds like something that I could drink with a straw!
Medha says
Right?!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
Your school needs to get on the Kale Train, like yesterday. 😉
This salad looks delicious! I got a copy of Eat Like You Give a Damn too and made the tofu noodle soup. It’s amazing! I can’t wait to try this salad next!!
Medha says
Exactly 🙂 And that sounds so good, gotta try!
Mir says
What’s the vegan school winner? I’m just kind of curious. Because a good vegan-friendly school is harder to find!
This looks amazing. I don’t need January for kale. I’ll do it all year long!
Medha says
Oberlin! Of course, no surprise to me haha 🙂
Manali @ CookWithManali says
Love the touch of Tahini, sounds delicious!
Medha says
Thanks!
Monica says
It’s amazing sometimes I just love kale and other times, it’s not quite right. This kale salad looks fantastic. It’s such great fuel food, any month of the year.
Medha says
Right?! It’s the best.
David @ Spiced says
Hmmm…can you get a kale salad care package at school? Because that would be pretty epic to pick up a box of kale salad from the post office! This looks great, Medha!
Medha says
I WISH.
Ashley says
Ooooo I love that you used tahini!! I cannot get enough lately! This kale salad sounds delicious!
Medha says
Thanks!
jackie @ superman cooks says
This looks delicious Medha!! It is right up my alley… and a good way to help keep those pesky New Year’s resolutions!! I think I can, I think I can….
Medha says
Same! That’s why I make January full of healthy recipes on the blog- it keeps me in line, too!
Shikha @ Shikha la mode says
Yum, I think that tahini is the key to making this salad the best!
Medha says
Thanks, Shikha, I agree!
Zainab says
I have a bunch of kale right now that needs to go. The smoothies are not helping me eat it fast so this salad will be a great way to use it up!
Medha says
Kale takes up so much space, doesn’t it?
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I love a kale salad! That dressing sounds amazing!!
Medha says
Thanks so much!
marcie says
Kale salads are my favorite — I could eat this whole platter!
Medha says
Me too!
Marissa says
I’m all about kale salads and this one looks like perfection – love the tahini in the dressing!
Medha says
Thanks, Marissa!
Kelly says
I love kale! This salad is such a great way to use it up! The tahini / soy dressing sounds awesome!
Medha says
Thank you, Kelly 🙂
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
My love for tahini dressing cannot even be explained. It’s the best kale dressing I’ve ever had!! this is perfection
Medha says
Right?!
mira says
I can’t believe they don’t have kale ! I love it too! I make a similar salad but yours looks more delicious! Will try it! Pinned!
Medha says
Seriously! I need my kale. And thanks for the pin 🙂
Kennedy Col@Kcole's Creative Corner says
I love a good, classic kale salad, and this one looks downright delicious with that dressing! And the sesame seeds are such a great addition! 😀
Medha says
Thanks!
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
Oh, I adore kale salad! I just had some last night as a matter of fact! Yours looks so simple and delicious, I really have no excuse NOT to make it!
Medha says
Thank you 🙂
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
Kale is my salad green of choice too!! I love this simple salad. The dressing sounds amazing!
Medha says
Thanks!