Crispy Chickpea Kale Salad Recipe
A specialty salad with crispy chickpeas and kale.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Prepare the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- 3
Season the Chickpeas
In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Bake the Chickpeas
Spread the seasoned chickpeas on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until crispy, tossing halfway through.
- 5
Prepare the Kale
While the chickpeas are baking, massage the chopped kale with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice until tender.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Once the chickpeas are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Combine the crispy chickpeas with the massaged kale and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
- 7
Serve
Toss to combine and serve immediately. Enjoy your crispy chickpea kale salad!
