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spicy kale salad with chickpeas and maple dijon dressing
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Spicy Kale Salad with Chickpeas & Maple Dijon Dressing

This salad is a beautiful combination of healthy ingredients and sweet and tangy flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, dairy-free, Gluten-Free, Plant-Based, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 294kcal
Author: Chef Nichole

Ingredients

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For the Salad

  • 15 ounces chickpeas can, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups kale roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots shredded
  • 1/2 cup red onion sliced into thin strips
  • 1 jalapeno pepper sliced into thin strips (for extra spice, use a habanero pepper!)

For the Dressing

  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

For the Salad

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss well to coat the chickpeas in the spices.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas and the remaining salad ingredients. Toss well to combine and place the mixed salad into serving bowls. Drizzle with about 3 teaspoons of dressing and serve.

For the Dressing

  • Combine all ingredients and whisk well. Let sit for 5 minutes. Give the dressing a quick stir before drizzling over the salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups salad with 3 teaspoons dressing | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 447mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 18g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 10
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 10
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 10