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Vegan Massaged Kale & Chickpea Salad

Name: Vegan Massaged Kale & Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 150 g kale stems removed, thinly sliced; 400 g chickpeas canned, rinsed and drained; 1 pcs carrot grated; 0.25 pcs red onion thinly sliced; 3 tbsp tahini; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp water; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp maple syrup; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.13 tsp black pepper

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

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain sesame. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

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

76%Score

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

Storage

Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.