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Curried Chickpea and Kale Salad

A hearty, warm salad with chickpeas and kale tossed in a fragrant curry dressing. Quick to make and full of flavor.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
350
Protein
12g
Curried Chickpea and Kale Salad
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Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium lemon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and drain the 1 can chickpeas. Pat dry with a towel. Remove stems from the 1 bunch kale and tear leaves into bite-size pieces.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium. Add chickpeas and 1 tsp curry powder. Cook, stirring, until chickpeas are golden and crisp, about 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the kale to the skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp curry powder, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat.

  4. 4

    Cook, stirring, until kale is wilted and tender, about 5 minutes. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon over the salad and toss.

  5. 5

    Serve warm, with extra lemon wedges if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • colander
  • knife
  • cutting board

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