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mediterranean kale salad with crispy chickpeas

Mediterranean Kale Salad


  • Author: Camille Styles
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A Greek-inspired salad that’s the perfect way to welcome al fresco season.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 romaine hearts, crunchy leaves only, chopped
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced or shaved on a mandoline
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced or shaved on a mandoline
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • 1 block of feta
  • 1 cup crunchy chickpeas
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 1 head of kale, massaged and torn

for the honey-tahini dressing:

  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp warm water
  • juice of a lemon
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Add a large pinch of kosher salt. Submerge the prepared romaine, radishes, onion, and cucumber in the ice water bath for 5 minutes. Drain and roll up in a dishtowel to completely dry.
  2. Meanwhile, slice the feta into slabs about 1/2” thick.
  3. Add all the dressing ingredients to a mason jar, and shake well until emulsified and combined.
  4. Add the dried veggies to a large serving bowl along with the halved tomatoes. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper, then drizzle with most of the dressing. Use your hands to toss thoroughly.
  5. Transfer to shallow bowls for serving, top with feta, crunchy chickpeas and avocado. Drizzle with remainder of dressing and a pinch of salt to taste. Eat!
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Category: salad

Keywords: mediterranean kale salad, greek salad