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Kale and Roasted Chickpea Salad (Vegan!)

This cozy salad features hearty kale, warmly spiced chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, and a lemon-tahini dressing. It's protein-rich and so delicious. Serve it as an entrée, side salad, or holiday dish!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 3 large salads
Calories: 380 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch lacinato kale (about 5-6 cups)
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes*
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 batch Smoky Roasted Chickpeas
For the lemon-tahini dressing:
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. Tahini
  • 1 Tbsp. tamari (or up to 1.5 Tbsp.)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Make the smoky roasted chickpeas. (Follow the link above in the ingredients.)
  2. Meanwhile, chop the kale (large stems removed). Place in a large bowl. Lightly massage with your hands for a minute to help tenderize.
  3. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and sunflower seeds to the kale.
  4. Make dressing: In a small bowl or jar, add all dressing ingredients. Whisk to combine. Pour it over the salad and toss to evenly coat.
  5. When the chickpeas are done roasting, add to the salad bowl and lightly toss to combine. (You can use all of the chickpeas, or reserve some for sprinkling on top after the salad is tossed and plated.)
  6. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of sunflower seeds before serving if desired.

Notes

  • *For oil-free: Use dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes instead of oil-packed in the jar.
  • Other additions: Include vegan feta cheese crumbles, sliced red onion, roasted sweet potato, roasted beets, green onions, diced avocado, pumpkin seeds, slivered almonds, or whatever else sounds good.
  • Yield: Recipe makes about 5-6 cups salad. (I find this is about 3 larger entrée salads, or about 6 side salads.)
  • Recipe originally published December 2016. Updated August 2024.

Nutrition Information

Calories 380kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Potassium 1086mg (31%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 3654IU (73%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 194mg (19%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3large salads

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380

% Daily Value*

Calories 380kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Potassium 1086mg 23%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 3654IU 73%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 194mg 19%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.