To make the dressing, mix together the mustard, maple and vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in enough extra-virgin olive oil slowly until the mixture becomes emulsified. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Set aside.
Slice the kumquats thinly and toss with good olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, toss the kale, pear, pomegranate and kumquats together with the dressing. Plate onto salad plates and top with pumpkin seeds.
Prepare salsify by rinsing thoroughly. Peel and cut into 2” pieces. (You may want to use gloves because salsify tends to be sticky.) Place salsify in a large mixing bowl.
Add olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper to the bowl. Toss to evenly coat the salsify.
Transfer salsify to a parchment lined sheet tray and roast for 30 minutes.
Remove salsify from the oven and sprinkle with parsley.
Cut tortillas into individual serving sizes with a 2" round cookie cutter
Brush top and bottom tortillas with olive oil, season with salt & pepper
Bake on parchment-lined sheet tray for 8-12 minutes -or until golden.
Meanwhile, preheat grill to high.
Place tomatillos, sweet onion, green onions and poblano on the grill rack and cook until charred-about 10 min on high heat.
Transfer grilled vegetables to a food processor. Pulse until chunky.
Add lime juice, cilantro, and garlic to the food processor and puree until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. This is your salsa verde! Set aside.
Place beans in a medium mixing bowl and smash with a fork.
Assemble tostadas, starting with a baked tortilla and layering beans, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, corn, and cheese. Top with another baked tortilla. Serve with salsa verde on the side. Enjoy!
