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This garlicky kale salad is the best kale salad ever and so easy to whip up. The zesty tahini dressing is absolutely delicious and makes this recipe taste JUST like the Whole Foods garlicky kale.
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m semi-addicted to the Whole Foods salad bar. Granted, my addiction may have subsided a tad since I haven’t been in the store since March, but I still vividly remember my favorites!
There are so that I often end up filling my container to the brim with different veggies, beans and salads. Sure, I end up paying an arm and a leg for my meal, but it’s totally worth it. 😉
Of course, I have some favorite items on the bar — one being the Cracklin’ Cauliflower, which I’ve already recreated and the second is the garlicky kale salad. After reading the ingredient list for the garlicky kale salad at the bar (Yep, here’s a little secret – all items on the bar have an ingredient list posted!) I decided to make my own variation at home. I knew the ingredients, but didn’t know the exact measurements so it took a little trial and error. I’ve made it several times now and I have to say, it’s pretty spot on!
The dressing I use for the garlicky kale salad is my zesty tahini dressing. It’s made with tahini, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, tamari, nutritional yeast and garlic. I love the zesty flavor from the garlic and apple cider vinegar and the fact that it’s oil-free.
It’s definitely one of my favorite dressings ever! You’ll love it on this kale salad, but you’ll likely want to use it for other salads too. I highly recommend making a double batch!
This garlicky kale salad is a great side option but I also love it as a base to other salads! My trick is using this as a base and then layering leftovers on top… you can’t go wrong with leftover veggies + protein on this tasty salad base!
If you make this garlicky kale salad, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how it turned out. Your feedback is super helpful for the EBF team and other EBF readers!
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I’d been searching for a Whole Foods’ Garlicky Kale contender and this more than hit it out of the park!
It was perfect to prep a batch at the beginning of the week for lunches. Absolutely delicious!
Woo!! So glad this recipe was a hit, Gabrielle!! Thanks so much for making it and coming back to leave a review. It means the world to me!
Made this yesterday. It was incredible! I really love the Whole Foods garlicky kale and always thought I’d try to make it one day. Once Covid hit, I stopped eating at open food bars. This recipe nailed it! Thx so much for sharing!
Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this kale salad! Thanks for the review, Karyn. I really appreciate it 🙂
I made this last night. It was so quick and easy, and tasted amazing. I absolutely love this! I topped it with chopped sundried tomatoes and pumpkin seeds.
I’m so pumped this kale salad was a hit, Francine! Love the addition of sundried tomatoes and pumpkin seeds. Thanks so much for the review!
I was at Whole Foods yesterday looking for this salad! I spoke to an associate asking when it will return. She said the salads are on a seasonal rotation and that it would be back eventually. I simply cannot wait! One google search later and I am here. I have all of the ingredients, hoping this turns out well.
Woo! Let me know how it turns out, Michelle!
My family recently moved to a town that has no Whole Foods but, previously, my husband has been a *huge* fan of that kale salad. I just made this for Easter (had to sub Parmigiano for the nutritional yeast) and I wish I’d snapped a photo of his face when he tasted it. Thank you!!
So glad this salad was a hit! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!