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    Allianna's Kitchen » Meals » Salads

    Published: Jan 31, 2022 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    Kale Blueberry Salad With Pecan Cheese (Vegan)

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    This Blueberry Kale Salad With Pecan Cheese is super light and delicious! The earthy tahini dressing combined with the nut cheese and fresh blueberries is to die for. This marinated kale recipe goes great with just about anything. 

    kale salad with pecan cheese and blueberries on top

    This recipe and video was sponsored by Heinen’s, my favorite fresh grocery store in Ohio!

    What Makes This Blueberry Kale Salad?

    • The homemade tahini dressing is a client favorite of my meal prepping clients. The fresh lemon juice combined with the soft tahini and garlic is delicious, it is also super easy to make, too!
    • The pecan cheese adds a nice spin, I never realized how much nuts can resemble cheese, but they can! I love making different cheeses out of nuts, you can check out more of my recipes with nut based cheeses HERE. 

    kale blueberry salad ingredients laid out in bowls

    Ingredients:

    For the salad:

    • Blueberries-Fresh blueberries! Wild blueberries are always preferred. 
    • Shredded Kale-You can buy bunches of kale and chop them yourself, or buy a bag of shredded kale. I like shredded because it is already chopped for you!

    For the pecan “cheese”:

    • Pecans-You can use any kind of nut here, nut pecans are my favorite. 
    • Nutritional yeast-This is my go to cheesy alternative for making nuts taste cheesy! I love nutritional yeast. It is a go to and favorite in paleo cooking.

    For the dressing:

    • Lemon-This in combination with the apple cider vinegar adds a nice kick!
    • Apple cider vinegar-To give this dish some acid.
    • Tahini-I am obsessed with the early flavors in tahini. Make sure your tahini is not old though. If it is old and dried out it will taste funny (trust me I know from experience.) 
    • Coconut aminos-This is my go to soy sauce alternative. It is naturally soy and gluten free!
    • Olive oil-You can use any kind of oil here but note that it may change the flavor profile a bit.
    • Garlic-For flavor.
    • Water-I personally like my tahini a little thicker, but I know others don’t. If you like your tahini thick, skip the water! If you like it thinner like some, add a little bit of water.

    tahini, lemon juice and coconut aminos  in a blender

    How To Make:

    For the dressing:

    • Place all ingredients in the food processor and blend until smooth.

    For the nut “cheese”:

    • Clean out the food processor and blend until smooth. Like 20 seconds. 

    To assemble:

    • Mix all ingredients in a bowl. I personally like to allow the kale to marinate a bit so I allow it to sit prior to eating it. Sometimes I will even marinate it overnight!

    pretty blueberry kale salad dressing in a bowl

    What Does This Salad Pair Well With?

    • I love making this salad with just simple baked chicken breast, yum!

    What Kind Of Food Processor Do You Suggest?

    • I have had this one HERE since college and LOVE it. 

    kale pecan blueberry salad 2

    If you like this recipe, you will love my other kale salads below:

    • The Best Kale Salad With Pomegranate & Carrots 
    • Japanese Steakhouse Kale Ginger Salad
    • Sauteed Kale & Mushrooms 

    If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

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    anti-inflammatory salad with kale

    Blueberry Kale Salad With Pecan Cheese

    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Keyword easy, marinated kale, quick, tahini
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 5 servings
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    557kcal
    Cost $5
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    Equipment

    • mixing bowl
    • Food processor

    Ingredients

    For the dressing:

    • 1 lemon juiced
    • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 10 ounces tahini
    • 3 tbsp coconut aminos
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 1/4 cup-1/2 cup water depending on the thickness you like of your dressing

    For the salad:

    • 10 cups kale
    • 2 cups blueberries

    For the pecan cheese:

    • 1/2 cup pecans
    • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast

    Instructions

    • Place all dressing ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Then, add the dressing, kale, and blueberries to a bowl. Then, clean out the food processor and add in the pecans and nutritional yeast and blend for 20 seconds. Mix the salad together and serve. We like to allow the salad to marinate for hours prior to eating.
      If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna

    Notes

    If you enjoyed this recipe it would mean the world to me if you rated it and left a comment below. It helps others find it on google.xoxo-Allianna
    Quick, easy kale salad that everyone will love
    Serving: 1salad | Calories: 557kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 1089mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 13467IU | Vitamin C: 181mg | Calcium: 302mg | Iron: 5mg
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    Comments

    1. Lori says

      February 07, 2022 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      the combo of the kale, berries, and tahini dressing is so unique! love this salad

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    2. Lori says

      February 07, 2022 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      the combo of the kale, berries, and tahini dressing is so unique! love this salad!

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        February 08, 2022 at 11:45 am

        One of my favorites!

        Reply
    3. Beth Ellyn says

      March 17, 2022 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      Seriously this recipe is AMAZING! Love the blend of flavors. I did massage the kale with a little salt and olive oil prior to addressing the dressing but that’s not necessary. Just a tip – this makes a ton of dressing. I probably only used 1/3 of what I made.

      Reply
      • Allianna Moximchalk says

        March 17, 2022 at 7:52 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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