Description
A delightful and nutritious Crispy Chickpea and Kale Salad that is bursting with flavors and textures. This salad is a perfect balance of crispy chickpeas, fresh kale, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
For the salad
- 1 bunch kale
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and dried well
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1/3 cup pepitas
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Combine the dressing ingredients in a small mason jar and shake until combined. Alternatively, whisk them together in a bowl.
- Prepare the kale: Wash and dry the kale. Tear the leaves from the veins and chop the kale into small pieces. Place in a bowl and massage with the dressing.
- Prepare the chickpeas: Toss chickpeas with olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and cayenne pepper. Sauté in a skillet until crispy.
- Assemble the salad: Add pepitas to the kale, mix, and place in a serving bowl. Top with crispy chickpeas and serve.
Notes
- You can customize the salad by adding your favorite nuts or seeds.
- This salad is best served fresh for optimal crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chopping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3.4 grams
- Fat: 16 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2.3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 7.7 grams
- Protein: 11.1 grams
