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Mediterranean Chickpea Kale Chopped Salad

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A vibrant, nutrient-dense Mediterranean salad blending hearty chickpeas, crisp kale, and tangy Middle Eastern flavors. Perfectly balanced with creamy tahini, zesty lemon, and briny olives for a quick yet satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 20
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked chickpeas (1 can, 15 oz drained)
4 cups chopped kale
1 cucumber, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
2 tbsp lemon juice (30ml)
1 tbsp tahini
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup black olives
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Chop kale into bite-sized pieces.
Combine kale, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and olives in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Notes

For added crunch, toss with toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts.
Use roasted chickpeas for extra texture.
Omit feta for a vegan version.
Serves best within 4 hours for optimal crispness.

  • Author: Samantha Jones
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Category: Mediterranean Table
  • Method: Chopped salad
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg