A sesame-infused kale salad from Tenderheart: A Book About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds (page 239) by Hetty Lui McKinnon

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Accompaniments: Turnip tortilla

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    Can substitute lemons, rice vinegar, or apple cider vinegar for limes; and cavolo nero or silverbeet for kale.

  • Dcampos on February 08, 2026

    Fantastic & easy!

  • bernalgirl on December 15, 2024

    I love a massaged kale salad and I love the juxtaposition of flavors and textures in this one. I left half the avocado diced since the sesame oil is sufficient to break down the kale. Per her recommendation, I tossed the salad with dumplings, in this case the mini chicken and cilantro wontons from Trader Joe’s, which I loved. I think I’d also enjoy this salad with soba or green tea noodles. Makes for a great workday lunch!

  • abrownb1 on June 10, 2024

    This is amazing! The avocado truly makes it so creamy and spectacular. I used lacinato kale and it was excellent. So quick to make - this will be on repeat all summer.

  • crandall57 on April 09, 2024

    This salad is delicious! We had it with the Turnip Tortilla on page 476. I cut the recipe in 1/2 for two people and only used one tablespoon of sesame oil.

  • katylynnf on February 01, 2024

    Wow, I did not have high expectations for this but it was incredible. So easy and so flavorful. I used baby swiss chard in place of the kale as that is what I had on hand and it was fantastic. A for sure repeat.

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