Description
Winter Kale Caesar with Lemon Parm & Crispy Chickpeas is a vibrant and nourishing salad that brings warmth to chilly days. Featuring fresh kale topped with crunchy roasted chickpeas and a zesty lemon Parmesan dressing, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s sure to impress your family and friends while delivering essential vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups kale, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C). Toss chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
- Rinse kale under cold water; remove stems and tear into bite-sized pieces. Pat dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Massage half of the dressing into the kale until well coated.
- Top with roasted chickpeas and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Toss gently.
- Serve on plates and drizzle any remaining dressing over each serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg