Kale Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Roasted Chickpeas

Healthy kale chickpea salad with sweet sun-dried tomatoes, crunchy roasted chickpeas, and an easy homemade lemony-garlic dressing!

This healthy kale salad with sun-dried tomatoes, seasoned roasted chickpeas, and lemony-garlic dressing is so simple, yet packed with tons of savory flavor. I love that it’s great anytime of year, but especially during the holidays because it has such a fun, festive feel. (It’s almost like a Christmas tree in food form – green kale, dark red tomatoes, chickpea ornaments, and a sprinkle of sunflower seed confetti.)

Not to mention it makes a healthy, fresh alternative to the heavier comfort dishes that often surround the holiday season. If you’re looking other healthy holiday sides, here are a few more of our favorites:
Mushroom Gravy
Almond-Garlic Green Beans
Vegan Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Maple-Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Maple-Vanilla Candied Nuts
Butternut Squash & Kale Salad
Maple-Cinnamon Butternut Squash

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Kale Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Roasted Chickpeas

Healthy kale salad with sweet sun-dried tomatoes, crunchy roasted chickpeas, and an easy homemade lemony-garlic dressing!

Author: Kaitlin – The Garden Grazer

Prep Time:10 minutes

Cook Time:30 minutes

Total Time:40 minutes

Category: Salad

Cuisine: Gluten-Free Option, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings:3

Ingredients

• 1 bunch kale
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
• Optional toppings: sunflower seeds, avocado

For the roasted chickpeas:

• 15 oz. can garbanzo beans
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt (more/less as desired)

Instructions

• Roast the chickpeas: preheat oven to 400. Rinse and drain chickpeas. Pat dry on a towel. On a rimmed baking sheet add chickpeas, spices, and salt. Toss to coat. Roast for about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• While chickpeas are roasting, cut/tear kale into bite-sized pieces, stems removed. Add to a large bowl, and massage for a minute to tenderize.
• Make the dressing: finely mince garlic. Place in a small bowl with lemon juice and tamari. Pour over top of kale and toss well to thoroughly coat.
• Dice sun-dried tomatoes and add to bowl.
• Top with roasted chickpeas (and sunflower seeds, avocado, etc. if desired.)

Notes

Serves about 3 (or more as a side).

Made gluten-free with GF tamari.

Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2230IU | Vitamin C: 35.7mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 4mg

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If you’re enjoying this Kale Chickpea Salad, also feel free to browse the full “Vegan Salad” recipe archives on the site for more tasty plant based inspiration!