Kale Quinoa Salad With Chickpeas and Creamy Dijon Tahini Dressing Meal Prep
Kale Quinoa Salad with crispy chickpeas and a creamy Dijon tahini dressing is the perfect meal prep recipe! Packed with protein, flavor, and nutrients, it’s easy to prepare and stays fresh in the fridge.
Ingredients
Crispy Chickpeas
- 1 19oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp hot chili powder (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp sesame seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
Maple Dijon Tahini Dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or vegan honey)
- salt and pepper to taste
- water to thin as needed
Salad
- 1 large head of kale
- ¾ cup dry quinoa and water according to package instructions
Instructions
Quinoa
- Start by preparing the quinoa according to package instructions and allow it to cool before adding to the meal prep containers.
Crispy Chickpeas
- Next, add the chickpeas to a pan on medium heat with olive oil. Cook until they are lightly browned and crisp. This should take about 5-6 mins.
- Once the chickpeas are cooked reduce heat and add, garlic powder, hot chili powder, Italian seasoning, sesame seeds, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix them up and set aside.
Tahini Dijon Dressing
- Prepare the dressing by adding tahini, mustard, dijon, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt and pepper to a small bowl and either whisking or blending to combine.
- Add water as needed to thin out the consistency. (This dressing does thicken up in the fridge.)
Salad
- Wash and dry the kale, then chop into small bite-sized pieces. Massage the kale with a drizzle of olive oil to remove the bitterness.
- Toss the kale in with the tahini dressing to combine. Don't worry, it stays fresh all week! In the photos I didn't toss it ahead of time and it was a little dry so I highly recommend tossing the kale in the dressing ahead of time.
- Assemble the jars by adding the the cooked quinoa, kale, then crispy chickpeas. Store in the fridge until ready to eat and enjoy!
Notes
Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 400g | Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 12.5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 5.5mg
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