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The Ultimate Kale Salad Recipe: Fresh, Nutritious, and Flavorful

Kale Salad
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This ultimate kale salad is packed with colorful vegetables, crispy roasted chickpeas, creamy avocado, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pepitas, tossed in a vibrant carrot ginger dressing.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup chopped carrots
  • ⅓ to ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 bunch curly kale, stems removed, leaves torn
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 1 small red beet, grated
  • ½ watermelon radish, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup pepitas, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Roast carrots with olive oil and salt for 20-25 minutes. Blend with water, olive oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and salt until smooth. Chill.
  3. Dry chickpeas and toss with olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
  4. Massage kale with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  5. Combine kale with grated carrot, beet, radish, half avocado, cranberries, and pepitas. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Drizzle with carrot ginger dressing and toss.
  7. Top with remaining avocado, chickpeas, and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For extra protein, add grilled tofu or chicken. Make dressing and chickpeas in advance for easy prep!

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Keywords: kale salad, carrot ginger dressing, healthy salad, roasted chickpeas

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