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Kale Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing Recipe

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4.2 from 14 reviews

This vibrant Kale Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing is a fresh, nutritious, and flavorful dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Featuring tender, massaged kale, crisp cucumbers, protein-rich chickpeas, and a creamy, tangy tahini dressing with a hint of honey, it’s topped with crumbled Greek feta and fresh herbs for an extra burst of flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes and serving six, this salad balances wholesome ingredients with bright, zesty notes for a satisfying, healthy meal.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Tahini
  • 1 tbsp Honey (use more if you prefer a sweeter dressing)
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper

Salad

  • ½ bunch Kale (about 3 cups after chopping)
  • 3 Persian cucumbers (diced)
  • 1 can Chickpeas (14oz/398ml, drained and rinsed)
  • ½ cup Greek feta (crumbled)
  • 2 tbsp Mint (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Parsley (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Dill (finely chopped)
  • Dill fronds and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the Dressing: In your serving bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper until the mixture is creamy and well combined, forming the tangy lemon tahini dressing.
  2. Prepare the Kale: Strip the kale leaves from the tough stems and chop into bite-sized pieces. Rinse thoroughly under cold water while massaging the leaves vigorously to tenderize them and reduce bitterness. Drain well using a colander, salad spinner, or paper towels.
  3. Assemble the Salad: To the bowl with the dressing, add the diced Persian cucumbers, drained chickpeas, crumbled Greek feta, and finely chopped mint, parsley, and dill. These fresh ingredients add texture and herbaceous notes to the salad.
  4. Toss and Serve: Toss all ingredients thoroughly until every bite is evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with dill fronds and mint leaves. Serve the salad cold or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Massaging the kale is key to tenderizing the leaves and reducing their natural bitterness.
  • Adjust the amount of honey in the dressing to make it as sweet or tangy as you prefer.
  • This salad can be prepared ahead of time but is best enjoyed within a day for fresh texture.
  • For a vegan option, omit the feta or substitute with a plant-based cheese.
  • Add a handful of toasted nuts or seeds for extra crunch and nutrition if desired.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/kale-chickpea-salad-with-lemon-tahini-dressing-recipe/