Vegan Massaged Kale & Chickpea Salad
This vibrant and healthy salad features tender, massaged kale, protein-rich chickpeas, and crunchy vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lemon-tahini dressing. It's a satisfying and flavorful meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 480 kcal
Allergen information: may contain sesame. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 150 gkale, stems removed, thinly sliced
- 400 gchickpeas, canned, rinsed and drained
- 1 pcscarrot, grated
- 0.25 pcsred onion, thinly sliced
dressing
- 3 tbsptahini
- 2 tbsplemon juice
- 2 tbspwater
- 0.5 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tspmaple syrup
- 0.25 tspsalt
- 0.13 tspblack pepper
Equipment
large mixing bowl · small bowl · whisk
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the sliced kale in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil (not listed as an ingredient, but implied for massaging) over the kale and use your hands to massage it for 2-3 minutes until it softens and turns a darker green.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Massaging the kale breaks down its tough fibers, making it more tender and easier to digest.
- 3
Add the rinsed chickpeas, grated carrot, and sliced red onion to the bowl with the massaged kale.
- 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic powder, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Add more water if the dressing is too thick to reach your desired consistency.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until well combined and the kale is evenly coated.
About 1 min
- 6
Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 479.9kcal
- Protein
- 21.9g
- Carbs
- 65.4g
- Fat
- 17.9g
- Fibre
- 18.7g
- Sugar
- 13.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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