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Lemon Tahini White Bean Caesar Salad


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A fresh and lively salad featuring massaged kale, a creamy tahini dressing, and white beans for protein.


Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or another sweetener
  • ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp pepper (or to taste)
  • 3 tbsp water, plus more as needed
  • ⅓ cup raw, hulled, unsalted sunflower seeds
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 4 cups kale, diced
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ red onion, sliced
  • 1 can (19 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
  • Additional vegan Parmesan
  • Cracked black pepper
  • Fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Blend together tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, nutritional yeast, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and water in a high-speed blender until smooth.
  2. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if necessary.
  3. Blend sunflower seeds, salt, and additional nutritional yeast in a small food processor until it resembles sand, creating a vegan Parmesan.
  4. Massage the kale with apple cider vinegar by hand until slightly wilted and darker green, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add sliced red onion, white beans, and 2 tablespoons of vegan Parmesan to the kale. Toss everything with the dressing.
  6. Serve with more vegan Parmesan, cracked pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Notes

Best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days without dressing. Avoid freezing for best texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Blending and tossing
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg