This kale & chickpea salad is perfect for a quick and nourishing lunch. The healthy ranch dressing takes it to the next level. It gets its amazing creaminess from blending hemp and sunflower seeds with some seasonings and fresh herbs for a very tasty alternative that’s packed with protein, omega 3s and vitamin E. It’s also perfect with baked potatoes or cauliflower, so make sure to double the recipe to bring to the next summer gathering ????
Kale & Chickpea Salad w/ Healthy Ranch Dressing
A quick, nourishing lunch featuring a kale and chickpea salad with a creamy, protein-packed ranch dressing made from hemp and sunflower seeds.
Equipment
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 bunch broccolini
- 1 corn
- 1 tsp cajun spices
- 4 cups (268 g) kale - chopped
- ¼ tsp (0.25 tsp) olive oil
- 250 g cherry tomatoes - chopped in half
- 2 tbsp red onion - sliced
- 1 small cucumber - diced
- 1.5 cup (246 g) cooked chickpeas
Dressing
- ¼ cup (33.5 g) sunflower seeds - soaked for 30 min and drained
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ cup (118.29 ml) soy milk
- ½ garlic cloves
- 2 dash freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp dry chives
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley - chopped, finely
- 2 tbsp fresh dill - chopped, finely
Instructions
- Start by cooking the broccolini and corn in boiling water for 3 minutes. Once done, drain and transfer the broccolini to a bowl of iced water to stop the cooking process.
- Remove the corn kernels from the husk and sauté them for 3 minutes on medium heat with the cajun spices, stirring occasionally.
- For the dressing, add the sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, lemon juice, onion powder, milk, garlic and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth. Stir in the chives, parsley and dill.
- In a large bowl, add the kale, olive oil and a dash of salt. Massage the kale with your hands until it softens.
- Add the rest of the salad ingredients to the bowl, mix well, adjust the salt, and enjoy with the healthy ranch dressing.
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Nutrition Information
Per Serving/Portion
Calories: 517 kcalCarbohydrates: 66 gProtein: 26 gFat: 21 gSodium: 151 mgFiber: 20 gVitamin A: 186 IUVitamin C: 74 mgCalcium: 262 mgIron: 8 mg
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This looks so good! Will definitely try it – how long does the dressing last?
You can keep it for up to 5 days in the fridge, it might thicken a little so give it a good stir before using 🙂
Thank you!