Lemon Kale Chickpea Salad with Pistachios & Feta
A fresh and hearty kale salad made with chickpeas and cucumber, tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette and finished with pistachios and feta just before serving.
Ingredients
Kale Salad
- 6–7 cups kale finely chopped (about 1 large bunch, stems removed)
- 19 oz chickpeas 1 can, rinsed and drained
- ½ large cucumber diced
- ¼ cup salted pistachios roughly chopped (added just before serving)
- ¼ cup feta crumbled (added just before serving)
- 2–3 tbsp pepperoncini peppers sliced (optional) - Substitute with sliced olives if preferred
- 1–2 tsp extra virgin olive oil for massaging the kale
Lemon Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or to taste
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Add the chopped kale to a large bowl. Drizzle with 1–2 teaspoons olive oil and massage gently for 30–60 seconds, until softened and slightly darker in color.
- Add the chickpeas, diced cucumber, and pepperoncini (if using). Toss to combine.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add about ¾ of the dressing just before serving, tossing well to coat. Taste and add more dressing as desired.
- Top with pistachios and feta right before eating to keep them crunchy and fresh.
- Taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve immediately.
Notes
Helpful Note
Kale can vary in texture, so start with ¾ of the dressing, then add more if needed once everything is fully mixed. 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.
Kale can vary in texture, so start with ¾ of the dressing, then add more if needed once everything is fully mixed. 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: 1Salad | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 350mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g
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