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  • 1 large bunch lacinato (or curly) kale, stemmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil, for massaging kale
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoons honey syrup
  • 3 tablespoons water, to thin
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.3 cups grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping (optional)
  • 1 cups croutons
  • 0.3 teaspoons black pepper

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  1. Massage the kale: Put 1 large bunch lacinato (or curly) kale, stemmed and thinly sliced in a large bowl with 1 tablespoons olive oil, for massaging kale and a pinch of 0.5 teaspoons salt. Massage with your hands for about 2 minutes 02:00 until the leaves darken and soften.

2.Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons tahini, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoons honey, 3 tablespoons water, to thin, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoons salt until smooth and pourable. Add a bit more water if it’s too thick.

3. Dress the kale: Pour the tahini dressing over the massaged kale and toss well to coat every leaf.

4. Add cheese and croutons: Add 0.3 cups grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping and 1 cups croutons, then toss again gently to combine.

5. Finish and serve: Top with extra parmesan and 0.3 teaspoons black pepper. Serve right away, or let it sit 10 minutes for the kale to soften further.

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Steps 2.Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons tahini, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoons honey, 3 tablespoons water, to thin, and the remaining 0.5 teaspoons salt until smooth and pourable. Add a bit more water if it’s too thick. 3. Dress the kale: Pour the tahini dressing over the massaged kale and toss well to coat every leaf. 4. Add cheese and croutons: Add 0.3 cups grated parmesan […]

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