Crispy Chickpea Kale Caesar Salad

A crispy, healthy twist on the traditional Caesar salad with chickpeas and nutrient-rich kale.

By @foodie_lilly

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Chickpeas drained
• 0 tbsp Olive Oil
• 0 Garlic Granules
• 0 Paprika
• 200 g Kale
• 0 tbsp Olive Oil
• 0 Salt
• 3 tbsp Yogurt
• 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 0.5 juice Lemon Juice from half a lemon
• 3 cloves Garlic crushed
• 35 g Parmesan
• 1 tbsp Capers
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 0 Salt
• 0 Black Pepper
• 1 Avocado
• 2 Spring Onions sliced
• 0 Olives
• 0 Parmesan Shavings

Instructions

1. Drain the 400g of chickpeas and place them in a baking tray. Dab them with kitchen roll to soak up any excess moisture. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic granules and paprika.
2. Bake the chickpeas in an oven preheated to 200C (392F) for 30 minutes. Check every 10 minutes to shake the tray and ensure even cooking.
3. Wash the 200g of kale thoroughly and remove any large stalks. Place it in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Squeeze and massage the kale to soften it.
4. Prepare the dressing: in a small bowl, mix together 3 tbsp of yogurt, 1 tbsp of mayonnaise, the juice of half a lemon, 3 crushed garlic cloves, 35g of parmesan, 1 tbsp of chopped capers, and 1 tsp of Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Add the kale to the dressing bowl and coat thoroughly.
6. Top the dressed kale with sliced avocado, spring onions, and olives. Add the crispy chickpeas and garnish with Parmesan shavings. Mix gently and serve.