Description
This kale chickpea salad with lemon tahini dressing is a fresh, vibrant dish featuring tender kale, crisp cucumbers, hearty chickpeas, salty feta, and fragrant herbs. Tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing, it’s quick to prepare, nutritious, and perfect for meal prep or light lunches.
Ingredients
- For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- For the salad:
- 1/2 bunch kale (about 3 cups chopped)
- 3 Persian cucumbers, diced
- 1 can (14 oz / 398 ml) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup Greek feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- Dill fronds and mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Remove tough stems from kale and chop leaves into bite-sized pieces. Rinse under cold water while massaging to tenderize. Drain well and pat dry.
- Add cucumbers, chickpeas, feta, mint, parsley, dill, and kale to the bowl with the dressing.
- Toss thoroughly until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with extra dill fronds and mint leaves. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free feta.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon, or tofu for extra protein.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The kale softens as it sits, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Do not freeze, as fresh vegetables will lose texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 142 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
