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Kale Salad With Crunchy Tahini Chickpeas

Made with crunchy chickpeas and a creamy tahini dressing, this crispy chickpea salad recipe makes a delicious side dish or main meal. The dressing comes together quickly and the chickpeas are roasted to perfection! This vegetarian salad can easily be made vegan with a few simple swaps.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 411 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crunchy Chickpeas
  • 1 oz can chickpeas drained, 425 g
  • ¼ cup Tahini 60 g
  • ½ tsp each salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika
Tahini Dressing
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt can sub dairy-free, 120 g
  • ¼ cup Tahini 60 g
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice 30 mL
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard 10 g
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • water to thin
Salad
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese about 50 g

Instructions

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  1. Prep Chickpeas: Preheat oven to 400°F (204C). In a medium bowl, stir together 1 14-oz can chickpeas (drained), ¼ cup tahini, and ½ tsp each salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Bake Chickpeas: Spread chickpeas onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer, then bake for about 20 minutes, or until crispy.
  3. Tahini Dressing: In a medium bowl, stir together ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup tahini, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic (minced), ½ tsp salt, and water to thin to your desired consistency.
  4. Make Salad: Wash then cut 1 bunch kale into bite-sized pieces. Add to a large bowl, and gently massage the kale for a few seconds to make it more tender. Add Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas, Tahini Dressing, and parmesan. Toss to combine and serve!

Notes

  • Storage: Kale stores better than any other salad base because it can hold up to the dressing! To store it, keep it in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The chickpeas will start to lose their crispiness, so it's great if you keep them separate.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 411kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 33.7g (11%) Protein 22.2g (44%) Fat 21.5g (33%) Saturated Fat 6.6g (33%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 1100mg (46%) Potassium 635mg (18%) Fiber 7.6g (30%) Sugar 1.3g (3%) Calcium 522mg (52%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 411

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 411kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 33.7g 11%
Protein 22.2g 44%
Fat 21.5g 33%
Saturated Fat 6.6g 33%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 1100mg 46%
Potassium 635mg 14%
Fiber 7.6g 30%
Sugar 1.3g 3%
Calcium 522mg 52%
Iron 5mg 28%

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