salad: lacinato kale: 1 bunch (sliced) avocado oil for massaging: 1 tablespoon brussels sprouts: 1 pound, trimmed and halved avocado oil for roasting: 2 tablespoons cucumber: 1 medium, diced green onions: 3-4, thinly sliced pumpkin seeds: 1/3 cup vegan feta: 1/2 cup, crumbled flax meal: 3 tablespoons dressing: avocado: 1/2 ripe hummus: 1/4 cup tahini: 2 tbsp miso paste: 1 tablespoon garlic: 1 or 2 minced cloves onion powder: 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon lemon juice: juice of 1/2 lemon maple syrup: 1 tablespoon rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon vegetable broth (to thin out): as needed
Instructions
preheat the oven to 400°f (200°c).
massage the kale with avocado oil for a minute until it becomes tender and dark green. set aside.
toss the brussels sprouts with avocado oil and spread them out on a baking sheet. roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown and tender.
in a large salad bowl, combine the massaged kale, roasted brussels sprouts, diced cucumber, sliced green onions, pumpkin seeds, vegan feta, and flax meal.
in a blender or food processor, combine all dressing ingredients. blend until smooth and creamy.
pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and nutritious salad! adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.
store it in an airtight container or a sealed salad bowl in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.