Kale and Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Kale and Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The kale is massaged with a little olive oil and salt to make it tender, and then it is combined with chickpeas, red onion, parsley, and mint. The lemon-tahini dressing is tangy and creamy, and it brings all of the flavors together. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber.

The inspiration for this salad came to me one day when I was looking for a quick and easy lunch to make. I had some kale in my fridge, and I wanted to use it up. I also had some chickpeas, red onion, parsley, and mint on hand. I decided to combine all of these ingredients into a salad, and I was very happy with the results. The salad was refreshing and flavorful, and it was a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables. I have been making this salad ever since, and it has become one of my favorite lunches. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head of kale, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the kale, chickpeas, red onion, parsley, and mint.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and tahini.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Why It Works

• The massaged kale is tender and flavorful.
• The chickpeas add a boost of protein and fiber.
• The red onion adds a bit of sharpness.
• The parsley and mint add freshness.
• The lemon-tahini dressing is tangy and creamy.