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Recipe Pairing

Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Salad featuring chickpeas with fresh preparation and herbal flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing is Willett Pot Still Reserve. Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this fresh dish.

Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 to 3 tbsp water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Massage the chopped kale with a small drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt until slightly tender.
  2. In a bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic, and enough water to make a pourable dressing.
  3. Combine kale, quinoa, and chickpeas in a large bowl.
  4. Toss with tahini dressing until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Season to taste and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

acceptable
58%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this fresh dish.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 58%
acceptable
57%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this fresh dish.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 57%
acceptable
56%

Blanton’s Standard

Single Barrel Bourbon 46.50% ABV For Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this fresh dish.

Vanilla, Oak, Citrus Honey, Spice, Toffee
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this fresh dish.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Evan Williams Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 43.30% ABV For Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this fresh dish.

Vanilla, Honey, Oak Caramel, Apple, Spice
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this fresh dish.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this fresh dish.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this fresh dish.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Jim Beam Black Extra-Aged

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this fresh dish.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Peanut, Spice, Apple
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
56%

Michter’s US*1 Bourbon

Small Batch Bourbon 45.70% ABV For Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this fresh dish.

Caramel, Vanilla, Stone Fruit Toffee, Spice, Oak
Pairing Score 56%
acceptable
54%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this fresh dish.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 54%
acceptable
54%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Kale Salad with Quinoa, Chickpeas, and Tahini Dressing

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this fresh dish.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 54%