When the temperatures drop below freezing, this salad, made of Wintery Greens, Avocado, Berries, Pistachios and Tahini Dressing helps us forget all about Old Man Winter!
So there’s no denying that homemade bread has its place. Always. Whether it be winter, spring, summer, or fall – bread has a way of scoring an invite to every party.
The other thing that always works?
Salad. 🙂
Salad has to be one of the easiest, tastiest, and in today’s case, healthiest decisions we can make for ourselves.
This salad is the result of a slow walk through a colorful produce section…
INGREDIENTS FOR WINTERY GREENS WITH AVOCADO, BERRIES, PISTACHIOS & TAHINI DRESSING:
- wintery greens like dandelion greens and baby arugula
- avocado
- carrots
- blackberries
- blueberries
- pomegranate arils
- lemon
- pistachios & chia seeds (these were in my pantry…t’was a quick walk through the kitchen to the cupboard)
…and although these components help make this salad what it is…the tahini dressing is the real star!
Simply combine tahini paste (ground-up hulled sesame seeds), fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, water and salt for a dressing so tasty – you just might want to triple the recipe.
This stuff could make your mitten taste good.
Tahini dressing is not only great for salads, it works on:
- roasted veggies
- shish kabob
- as a marinade
- as a dip
See – so many fabulous uses!
An important note:
- If you’ve had dandelion greens before, then you know their flavor can rest on the bitter side of the flavor spectrum – so pairing these pretty leaves with nuts and seeds and fruit does a nice job of balancing the sweet with the bitter.
Vibrant, fresh, nutty, and hearty, but most of all – delicious – this salad will become a wintertime favorite, for sure!!!
Buon Appetito!
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Wintery Greens with Avocado, Berries, Pistachios and Tahini Dressing
- Category: Salad
Description
When the temperatures drop below freezing, this salad, made of Wintery Greens, Avocado, Berries, Pistachios and Tahini Dressing helps us forget all about Old Man Winter!
Ingredients
- Tahini Dressing
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 3 – 5 tsp cold water
- Salad
- 3 ounces torn dandelion greens
- 3 ounces baby arugula
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced into ribbons
- 1 firm avocado, pitted and cubed
- 1/3 cup each of your favorite berries
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup chopped pistachios
- 2 – 3 Tbsp. chia seeds
Instructions
- For the dressing, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and water until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
- For the salad, in a large bowl, combine the greens, carrot ribbons, avocado, berries, pomegranate arils, a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing and toss to combine.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and chia seeds.
- Serve.
This post was originally published here January 11, 2018. The recipe has been slightly modified, and the text and photographs have been updated.
This is one of the most nutrient-dense salad recipes I’ve seen in a while, Annie. That dressing is a must try. Can I use lime juice instead of lemon juice?
I think it would be wonderful with lime! I will try that, too! 🙂
I eat a salad almost everyday, and I’m always looking for ways to mix it up! This is definite inspiration! And I love the sound of that tahini dressing! Homemade, versatile dressings are the best!
I am too! I think you’ll really like this one! 🙂
Salad does always work! And I need to eat more salads 🙂 I love the combination of these greens with the avocados and berries! Yum!!!
It’s very satisfying!! Thanks, Kathy!!
That’s such a fresh and healthy looking salad! Love the sweetness from those berries! I love Tahini as a dip for almost everything, can’t wait to try it in this salad!!
Tahini dressing is all you expect it to be! Delicious!! Thanks, friend!
I’m not lying when I say I LOVE salad – especially when it’s one as delicious and fancy as this!! I don’t know where to start – I love everything in this! I also happen to have all of the ingredients to make it (hooray)! Have a great weekend Annie!
Yahooo! Hope you had a chance to make it! Thank you, dear!
I absolutely love salads like this, so full of flavors and textures that it’s satisfying as a meal on it’s own. Definitely a must try!!
A nice mixture of all the good things a salad can offer ! 🙂 Thanks, dear!
This is my kind of salad, Annie – fresh, color and pretty – I’d love to have this for lunch! Love the dressing too – I usually stick with a simply vinaigrette but I love the idea of adding some tahini!
Add that tahini – you will love it! Thank you, friend!
I’m a real salad lover and I know I would enjoy your colorful creation.
Some days require a little more creativity! Thanks, Karen!
What a fabulous salad Annie! I love each and every ingredient on the list! And LOVE the tahini dressing too!
That dressing is the bomb! Thanks, MaryAnn! 🙂
I love your tahini dressing – tasty and healthy! And I am all for how you roll – making a salad out of what catches your eyes at the produce section:) Totally the way to do it. Beautiful, fresh flavors!
It’s a fun way to rollll! Thanks, friend! 🙂
Loving this Wintery spin on a fabulous salad! Loving that tahini dressing, especially. Will be adding this one to the rotation 🙂
Wonderful! Enjoy, my friend! 🙂
Sounds like a good walk through the produce section if this is the end result!! Stunning salad and I love that you made a Tahini dressing! Take care.
I love my leisurely strolls through the produce section…. a great escape! 🙂
This is my kinda salad girl with all those seasonal ingredients. It makes salads so much fun. Lovely photos too!
The more color the better!! Thanks, dear!
Yummy yum yum! I love a good salad and this has some of my favourite things, especially avocado and berries!! I could eat both of those every day on repeat! We’re twinning today with the tahini dressing 😉 Pinning this beauty!! Have a wonderful weekend, sweets! XOXO
Can you believe there was once a day that I hated avocado? Thanks, friend! 🙂
This salad is just gorgeous, Annie! I’m loving all the textures and flavors! Plus that dressing is PERFECTION! Totally wishing I could have this salad plus a loaf of your gorgeous bread for lunch AND dinner!! I need to go to the market STAT! 🙂 Pinned! Cheers, sweetie! XO
The dressing as a dip is so good too! Thanks, my friend! XO
We certainly do feast with our eyes first and then it either appeals or doesn’t.After the holidays I’m craving fresh, colorful and delicious. Your salad fits the bill. YUM!! Hope you had a great start of the New Year.
Yeppp! I was absolutely craving color!! 🙂