Kale & Roasted Cauliflower Salad w/ Tahini Dressing

Kale and Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Tahini Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pine nuts,pumpkin seeds or hazlenuts
• 1 small head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut into florets
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 10 cups stemmed and chopped kale (about 1 bunch) or torn escarole
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cupdried cranberries

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350° F. Spread the pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing once, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes; transfer to a plate.
2. Increase heat to 450° F. On the rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower with the cayenne, 2 tablespoons of the oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Roast, tossing once, until golden and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, ⅓ cup water, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper and a pinch of RAW sugar or honey (adding more water if necessary, to achieve the consistency of heavy cream). Add the kale, onion, cranberries,  nuts, and cauliflower and toss to combine.