Mediterranean Kale Salad

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5.0

33 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    343 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Mediterranean Kale Salad

This hearty Mediterranean Kale Salad with roasted chickpeas, artichoke hearts, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and pine nuts is brightly dressed in a lemony dressing for a filling lunch or light dinner.

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Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces lacinato or dinosaur kale , to make about 8 cups chopped
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice , divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts , drained and sliced in half
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil , from a 4 ounce jar, drained and slivered
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives , pitted then sliced
  • cup toasted pine nuts
  • ¼ cup capers , drained

For the Roasted Chickpeas

  • 15 ounces garbanzo beans (chickpeas) , rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the kale leaves and pat dry. Trim the stalky veins from the leaves and discard. Cut the leaves into very thin slices and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small bowl or glass jar fitted with a lid, combine the lemon juice with the olive oil, vinegar, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle the chopped kale with 2 tablespoons of the dressing then use your fingers to massage the kale leaves for a few minutes until it becomes glossy and reduces in volume. Let the kale stand for about 30 minutes for the leaves to soften.
  3. While the kale rests, roast the chickpeas. Preheat the oven to 400°F then rinse and drain the chickpeas and pat dry.  Place the beans on a baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil, and sprinkle with the kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat. Bake the beans for 25-30 minutes, or bake longer for extra crispy beans. Remove from the oven, cool, then toss with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.
  4. Toss the kale salad with more dressing to taste then add the remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese, cooled roasted chickpeas, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, toasted pine nuts, and capers. Toss to combine and season with more dressing if desired and salt and pepper.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 343kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 1589mg (66%) Potassium 613mg (18%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 4035IU (81%) Vitamin C 60mg (67%) Calcium 218mg (22%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 343kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 1589mg 66%
Potassium 613mg 13%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 4035IU 81%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 218mg 22%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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