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Chickpea Kale Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crisps — homemade Chickpea Kale Caesar Salad recipe

Chickpea Kale Caesar Salad with Parmesan Crisps

A nutritious and crunchy salad featuring roasted chickpeas and savory parmesan crisps over massaged kale.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 4 cups chopped curly kale 150g
  • 1.5 cups canned chickpeas drained and patted dry, 250g
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 50g
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 30ml
  • 1 tsp garlic powder 5g

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400F (200C).
  2. Toss the chickpeas with olive oil and garlic powder, then roast on a tray for 20 minutes until crunchy.
  3. Arrange small spoonfuls of grated parmesan on a parchment-lined tray and bake for 5 minutes until golden crisps form.
  4. Massage the kale in a large bowl until tender.
  5. Top the kale with the roasted chickpeas and parmesan crisps, and serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure chickpeas are very dry before roasting for maximum crunch.