Category: Salads

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Author: Olivelle

Add a little extra flavor to this mediterranean style kale salad. This chili lime roasted chickpeas add protein and flavor to this salad (and can even be made on their own for a snack). Add in salty sweet sun dried tomatoes, tangy goat cheese, and a perfectly creamy sweet and spicy salad dressing to top off the kale. Perfect for Meatless Monday dinners or lunches for the week!

Ingredients 

For the Salad
1 Can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp Hatch Chili Infused Olive Oil
1 tsp Chipotle Lime Rub & Seasoning
1 ½ tsp Chili Verde Sea Salt
3-4 Cups Green and Purple Kale, rinsed and chopped
½ Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes
⅓ Cup Goat Cheese, crumbled
2 Tbsp Pumpkins Seeds

For the Dressing
½ Cup Greek Yogurt
¼ cup Hatch Chili Infused Olive Oil
½ Medium Lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp Pineapple Habanero Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp Chili Verde Sea Salt

Directions
Preheat the oven to 425F.

In a bowl toss chickpeas with 1Tbsp olive oil, chipotle lime rub, and 1 tsp salt. Spread on a parchment lined baking sheet and roast until crispy 20-25 minutes.

Meanwhile in a bowl combine dressing ingredients.

In a large bowl massage kale with 1 Tbsp olive oil and ½ tsp sea salt to help soften the kale. Toss kale with dressing and top with chickpeas, sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese, and pumpkin seeds.