Bitter Greens Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipe

Updated May 09, 2019

On their own, turnip greens and raw kale are too tough and bitter to make for a particularly pleasant salad. But matched with the right dressing, they're fantastic. Here, we pair the greens with a sharp, salty dressing that cuts the bitterness of the greens and lets them shine. Our dressing combines tahini and sesame oil to get the most possible sesame flavor, along with rice vinegar and a little soy sauce.

Bitter Greens Salad With Sesame Dressing

Recipe Details

Bitter Greens Salad With Sesame Dressing Recipe

Prep 15 mins

Active 10 mins

Refrigeration Time 10 mins

Total 25 mins

Serves 4 to 6 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons warm water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/4 tsp kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces kale, stems removed, torn into bite sized pieces
3 ounces turnip greens, stems removed, torn into bite sized pieces
2 ounces baby arugula
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (about 1/2 small)

Directions

Combine tahini, water, sesame oil, soy sauce, and vinegar in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Combine kale and turnip greens in a large bowl and add 2 tablespoons dressing. Massage mixture gently until leaves begin to wilt, about 5 minutes. Refrigerate and let rest at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.
To serve, add arugula and remaining dressing. Toss to coat, season to taste with salt and pepper, add onions, and serve.

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Bitter Greens Salad With Sesame Dressing

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
64	Calories
5g	Fat
4g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	64
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 110mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 12mg	59%
Calcium 55mg	4%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 139mg	3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.