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Kale Caesar Salad with Tahini Dressing
4.9 from 48 votes

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. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Garlic Roasted Chickpeas
  • 1 1/2 cups chickpeas or one 15-ounce can, drained, cooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
Kale Caesar Salad
  • 1/4 cup tahini raw
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard spicy
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 pound Lacinato kale (about 6 cups)

Instructions

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  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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% 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.