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30-Minute Massaged Kale Salad With Spicy Chickpeas

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 people
Got a bunch of kale? Lunch is all sorted with this easy and healthy 30-minute vegan Kale Salad that's tossed in a creamy avocado-herb dip and topped with warm and spicy roasted chickpeas. Finished with sweet and tangy dried cranberries, it's a summer salad you won't be able to resist. Scrumptious enough to enjoy as a light lunch or even as part of a meal.

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Ingredients
 

  • cup spicy herb avocado dip, https://shahzadidevje.com/herb-avocado-dip-chutney-gluten-free-vegan-healthy/
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry
  • 2 tsp olive oil, extra virgin
  • tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp chilli flakes, red
  • ½ tsp salt, sea salt
  • 1 bunch kale, large bunch, stems removed, washed, dry
  • 2 tbsp dried cranberries

Equipment

  • blender

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the avocado-herb dip: https://shahzadidevje.com/recipe/herb-avocado-dip-chutney-gluten-free-vegan-healthy/
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (190 C)
  • Add drained chickpeas to a mixing bowl and pat dry
  • Add oil, turmeric, cumin, paprika, red chilli flakes and salt. Toss and mix well
  • Place seasoned chickpeas on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and roast for 20 minutes or until the chickpeas are golden.
  • Tear the kale leaves from stems and place in a large bowl
  • Add avocado dip to the leaves
  • With clean hands, massage kale to work in the dip. The leaves should start glistening
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with more dip(if desired)
  • Add the roasted spicy chickpeas and finish with dried cranberries. Best served cold.

Notes

  • Add the avocado dip to the kale and let it soak in for a few minutes to soften the kale slightly before serving
  • Add more or less dip as desired
  • You can add different herbs and spices to the chickpeas as you like
  • This salad will store well in the fridge for 1-2 days
  • If serving for dinner try adding some grilled veggies or tofu

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 244kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 36g (12%)Protein: 10g (20%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 1g (5%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 409mg (17%)Potassium: 613mg (18%)Fiber: 10g (40%)Sugar: 10g (11%)Vitamin A: 4039IU (81%)Vitamin C: 50mg (61%)Calcium: 114mg (11%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cuisine: American, ethnic, Fusion
Course: Appetizer, Main, Side
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