Tahini Sumac Dressing [Kale Salad with Artichokes, Dates and Pistachios]

tahini

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

sunflower seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped nuts

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition.

Add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to a food processor.

Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil to the food processor.

Add 3 tablespoons of water to the food processor, being careful as it might splatter.

Add 2 tablespoons of tahini to the food processor.

Add 1 clove of minced garlic to the food processor.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to the food processor.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of sumac to the food processor.

Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Blend the mixture until smooth.

Taste the dressing and adjust salt as needed, starting with 1/2 teaspoon.

In a large bowl, add washed and torn kale, drizzled with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt, and massage it until tender.

Add chopped dates to the kale.

Add artichokes to the kale.

Add shelled pistachios to the kale.

Sprinkle flaky salt on top of the salad.

Toss everything together to combine.

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