Strawberry Tahini Crunch Veggie Bowl (Printable)
Vibrant bowl featuring fresh strawberries, creamy tahini dressing, and crisp vegetables atop tender baby kale with crunchy seed toppings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 4 cups baby kale, washed and dried
→ Vegetables & Fruit
02 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small carrot, julienned or grated
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Crunch
06 - 1/4 cup roasted chickpeas
07 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
08 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
→ Tahini Dressing
09 - 3 tablespoons tahini
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
12 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 1 tablespoon water, plus more as needed
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
16 - Black pepper to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in water until smooth and pourable, adjusting consistency as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
02 - Divide the washed and dried baby kale evenly between two serving bowls, spreading it across the bottom to create a foundation for the toppings.
03 - Arrange strawberries, cucumber, carrot, and red onion over the kale in sections or scattered evenly for visual appeal.
04 - Sprinkle roasted chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, and sliced almonds over the vegetables to provide texture contrast.
05 - Drizzle generously with tahini dressing immediately before serving. Toss lightly at the table to coat all ingredients evenly.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The strawberries burst with juice while the tahini dressing grounds everything in rich nutty goodness
- You get five different textures in one bowl and nobody has to turn on the oven
02 -
- Tahini dressing thickens in the fridge, so add another splash of water before using leftovers
- Do not dress the entire bowl at once, the kale will wilt and lose its bounce within an hour
03 -
- Crisp your red onion slices in ice water for 10 minutes to remove any harsh bite
- Toast all the nuts and seeds together in one pan, watching carefully so they do not burn