Description
This refreshing Lemony Kale, Avocado, and Chickpea Salad combines bold kale, creamy avocado, and hearty chickpeas with a bright lemon dressing. Perfect as a quick lunch or a colorful side dish, it offers a vibrant, nutritious, and easy-to-make plant-based meal that delights the senses with its burst of fresh flavors and wholesome textures.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh kale leaves, washed, stems removed, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (natural)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Kale: Wash the kale thoroughly and remove the tough stems. Chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Massage the kale gently with a pinch of sea salt until it softens and becomes tender to mellow its bitterness and improve its flavor.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice (natural), extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), Dijon mustard (natural), sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust the lemon intensity to your preference for a bright, refreshing zing.
- Prepare the Avocado and Chickpeas: Peel and dice the ripe avocado into chunks. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas to ensure freshness and readiness for the salad.
- Combine All Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss the massaged kale leaves with cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, chickpeas, and avocado. Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly without crushing the avocado.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes so the flavors meld and the kale absorbs the dressing. Serve as a revitalizing meal or side dish that delights with every bite.
Notes
- Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest, most natural dressing flavor.
- Massage the kale thoroughly to reduce bitterness and soften the leaves.
- Choose ripe, creamy avocados for the best texture and taste.
- Add avocado and tomatoes gently to maintain their shape and visual appeal.
- Adjust the dressing seasoning to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: kale salad, avocado salad, chickpea salad, lemon dressing, plant-based salad, healthy salad, gluten free salad
