Kale Salad Bowl with Roasted Vegetables (Printable)

Tender massaged kale meets roasted vegetables and crunchy toppings in a wholesome bowl finished with creamy tahini dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 1 large bunch kale (about 7 oz), stems removed, leaves torn
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

→ Roasted Vegetables

04 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
05 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
06 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced
07 - 1 small red onion, sliced
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for roasting
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

→ Nuts and Seeds

10 - 1/4 cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
11 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
12 - 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds

→ Tahini Dressing

13 - 1/4 cup tahini
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
15 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
17 - 3 to 4 tablespoons water, as needed
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes, red bell pepper slices, zucchini slices, and red onion slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and golden brown.
03 - While vegetables roast, place torn kale leaves in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Massage vigorously with your hands for 2 to 3 minutes until leaves become softened and bright green.
04 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add water while whisking until dressing reaches smooth, pourable consistency.
05 - Add roasted vegetables, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds to the massaged kale. Drizzle tahini dressing over the mixture.
06 - Toss all components together until evenly coated with dressing. Serve immediately while vegetables are still warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Massaging kale transforms it from tough and bitter into something creamy and sweet without cooking it.
  • The tahini dressing tastes restaurant-quality but comes together in literally two minutes with a whisk.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, so you're just tossing and serving when hunger strikes.
02 -
  • Don't massage the kale more than 3 minutes or it starts to break down too much and loses its texture entirely.
  • The tahini dressing thickens as it sits, so make it right before serving or add an extra tablespoon of water just before tossing.
03 -
  • Prep your vegetables the night before and store them in containers, then just roast them while you massage the kale in the morning.
  • Add chickpeas or crispy tofu if you want this to feel more like a complete meal, and it'll keep you full for hours.
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