Saturday, August 13, 2011

Creamy Basil Kale salad

Kale is so rich in nutrients , it is hard to believe some people still are not eating it every day! Loaded with calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamins A, C, E, and K. Kale is great for circulation, considered a blood purifier, and improves the functioning of the liver and gallbladder.
For some, all of that is not enough. It needs to taste great as well. I made this kale salad with Raw kale in order to really get the most of all the vitamins and nutrients...This creamy dressing is hard not to love!

A bunch of fresh raw Kale chopped (removing the hard stems)
4 whole artichoke hearts cut into quarter pieces
1/4 raw walnut pieces
1/2 of avocado cut into quarters
1/4 fresh or canned white beans

Mix together in a large salad bowl. Then set aside

Dressing :
Combine in a blender
2 tablespoons of tahini
1/4 cup of water
1 clove of garlic
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
sea salt to taste
1 teaspoon of honey
handful of fresh basil leaves
Pour over salad and combine very well