Kale Chickpea Salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Equipment: knife, cutting board, measuring spoons/cups, mixing bowl, baking sheet, oven (optional)
Servings: 4 Serving Size: 1 cup
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
6 cups kale, chopped
¼ cup shaved parmesan cheese
½ cup oil based Caesar dressing
Instructions
1. Rinse chickpeas under water. Pour into small bowl and dry by dabbing with paper towels.
2. Toss chickpeas in a bowl with olive oil, paprika, pepper, and salt.
3. Place in microwave for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and toss half- way through. If you want them crispier, place in microwave for 20-30 more seconds.
4. Place chopped kale in large bowl. Top with roasted chickpeas, cheese, and Caesar dressing.
Variations
- Serve with 100% whole grain crackers- Triscuit, Mary’s Gone, AkMak or Wasa crackers or tortilla chips.
- Use different herbs to tailor taste.
- Swap Caesar dressing for raspberry vinaigrette, low- fat ranch, or poppy seed!