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Kale Caesar Salad with Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

Sara
This Kale Caesar Salad with Spicy Roasted Chickpeas is super easy to make and is INSANELY delicious!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 524 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz can Chickpeas or 1.5 cup cooked Chickpeas
  • 1 Tbs EVOO
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon Chili Powder
  • teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 large Garlic Clove
  • 4-6 Anchovies plus more for topping if desired
  • 2 Tbs fresh Lemon Juice approximately 1 Lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Shredded Parmesan
  • ¼ cup EVOO
  • 1 bunch Kale
  • 1 baguette I used Udi's gluten free

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Drain and rinse Chickpeas, place over paper towels and pat dry
  • Add Chickpeas, 1 Tbs EVOO, Cumin, Chili Powder, Cayenne Pepper, ¼ teaspoon Salt, and ¼ teaspoon Pepper to a small bowl and mix well
  • Add Chickpeas to a parchment paper lined sheet pan
  • Bake 30 minutes
  • While Chickpeas are roasting prepare the croutons and dressing
  • Slice Baguette into 1 inch thick slices and add to sheet pan
  • Bake in the same oven as the Chickpeas for 12 minutes turning half way through or until it's hard on both sides
  • Let Baguette cool then cut into bite size chunks
  • In a small food processor add Garlic, Anchovies, Lemon Juice, Dijon, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Pepper, ½ cup Parmesan, and ¼ cup EVOO
  • Blend until smooth, taste and add more salt or pepper if desired
  • Set dressing aside
  • Wash Kale and remove thick stems, cut leaves into bite size pieces and add to a large bowl
  • Massage Kale for about 30 seconds to take away some of the toughness
  • Add Chickpeas, Croutons, and Parmesan to Kale
  • Pour dressing over everything and mix well
  • Top with more Anchovies if desired
  • Serve immediately
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 2139mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 555IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 423mgIron: 4mg
Keyword kale caesar salad, kale caesar salad with spicy roasted chickpeas, kale salad
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