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Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

A nutritious and crunchy twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring hearty kale, crispy roasted chickpeas, and a creamy homemade dressing.

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JUE

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Creating Your Masterpiece

Roast the Chickpeas:
Season and bake chickpeas until crispy.
Prepare the Kale:
Massage with lemon juice to soften the texture.
Mix the Salad:
Toss kale with dressing and Parmesan cheese.
Assemble & Serve:
Top with crispy chickpeas and croutons.
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How to Make Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

Roast the Chickpeas
Season and bake chickpeas until crispy.
Prepare the Kale
Massage with lemon juice to soften the texture.
Mix the Salad
Toss kale with dressing and Parmesan cheese.
Assemble & Serve
Top with crispy chickpeas and croutons.
Baking Tips
For extra crunch, roast chickpeas for an additional 5 minutes.
Use a dairy-free Parmesan alternative to make this salad fully vegan.
Letting the salad sit for 5 minutes enhances the flavor.
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Kale Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

A nutritious and crunchy twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring hearty kale, crispy roasted chickpeas, and a creamy homemade dressing.

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Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
35 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Salad
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
American
Yield
4 servings
Dietary
Vegetarian
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Ingredients

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6 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
02
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03
2 tablespoons olive oil
04
1 teaspoon garlic powder
05
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06
1/2 teaspoon salt
07
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
09
1/3 cup Caesar dressing (homemade or store-bought)
10
Juice of 1/2 lemon
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1/4 cup croutons (optional)

Instructions

01
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chickpeas dry with a paper towel.
02
Toss chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03
Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through.
04
While chickpeas roast, massage kale with lemon juice for 2 minutes to soften.
05
Add Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing to the kale and toss to combine.
06
Top with crispy chickpeas and croutons before serving.