Kale Caesar Salad with Tahini Dressing

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    3 servings

  • Calories

    237 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Kale Caesar Salad with Tahini Dressing

This Kale Caesar Salad is tossed with a creamy garlic tahini dressing, and topped with Roasted Chickpeas as a healthy grain-free crouton alternative. 

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Ingredients

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Garlic Roasted Chickpeas

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or one 15-ounce can, drained)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Kale Caesar Salad

  • 1/4 cup raw tahini
  • 4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound Lacinato kale (about 6 cups)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. To prepare the Garlic Roasted Chickpeas, toss the cooked chickpeas with olive oil, garlic, and salt in a large bowl, then pour them into a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange them into a single layer, then bake until crisp, about 30 to 40 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through the cooking cycle.
  2. While the chickpeas are baking, prepare the dressing. Stir together the tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir until smooth and adjust any seasonings as you like.
  3. To assemble the salad, remove the tough stems from the kale leaves, and cut the kale into small pieces. Toss the leaves with the dressing and let them marinate while you wait for the chickpeas to be done. 
  4. When the chickpeas are done roasting, remove the pan from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle them generously over the kale salad and serve. Leftovers can be stored separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Keep in mind that roasted chickpeas don't have the best texture when chilled, so if you want to make this in advance, you may want to use plain drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, instead.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for 1 of 3 servings. This information is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • If you don't have raw tahini on hand, try using another mild nut butter, such as cashew butter for creaminess. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 633mg (26%) Potassium 209mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 633mg 26%
Potassium 209mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

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

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