November '23 - Creamy Maple Mustard Dressing

 

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 cloves of fresh minced garlic

  • 2 TBSP tahini

  • 2 -3 TBSP dijon mustard

  • 2 tsp maple syrup (prefer pure)

  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1 TBSP white miso paste

  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 1/8 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/8 tsp (each) salt & ground black pepper

  • 1/4-1/2 cup water

  • juice from 1/2 lemon

  • head of fresh kale

  • 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil

Method:

  • Begin by cleaning your kale, removing the tough center stems, and then tearing them into small bite-size pieces.

  • Squeeze the juice of the 1/2 lemon over the prepared kale and also drizzle 1 TBSP of EVOO over it, lightly salt and pepper. Now massage the kale for a few mins with your hands until the leaves tenderize. Then set aside while you make your dressing.

  • For the dressing mix all other ingredients noted above in either a high-powered upright blender or food processor to make sure its super creamy and smooth.

  • The final step is to pour it over your waiting kale.

  • Below are a few ideas of how to dress this up to become a show-stopper, crowd-pleasing salad. If you would like further instructions for any of the below, leave us a comment and we’ll be happy to get that to you.

Salad Ideas:

1 (as photo above) I just sprinkled with a bit of sharp parm cheese, spiced peanuts, and fresh sliced and salted radishes from the farm.

2 try a version with roasted delicata squash rings, crisp apple slices, and candied pecans

3 top the dressed kale with crispy quinoa, dried cranberries, and a sauteed protein (chicken, tofu, chickpeas, etc)

 
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