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Mexican Kale & Chickpea Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of Mexico, this salad showcases the country's love for fresh, bold flavors. Kale and chickpeas come together to create a nutritious dish that reflects the health-conscious trends of modern Mexican cuisine. With its colorful ingredients, this salad is not only visually appealing but also embodies the spirit of communal dining often found in Mexican culture. Today, variations of this salad can be found in health food cafes around the world, celebrating the fusion of traditional Mexican elements with contemporary dietary preferences.

MexicanMXside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cabeza de lechuga romana
2 tazas de col rizada cortada
1 taza de garbanzos cocidos
⅛ cebolla roja
2 cdas de alcaparras
1/4 taza de cashews
1/4 taza de semillas de calabaza
1-2 cdas de mostaza dijon
1-2 cdas de pasas
1 ajo o 1 cdita de ajo en polvo
1/4 taza de levadura nutricional
jugo de medio limón
1 cebollin o 1/8 taza de cebolla
½ taza de calabacín-opcional
2 tazas de garbanzos cocidos (enjuagarlos con agua y secarlos con una toalla)
1-2 cditas de ajo en polvo
1 cdita de cebolla en polvo
1 cdita de paprika ahumada
1-2 cda de jugo de limón

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach is nutrient-rich and cabbage is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame offers protein while canned beans are budget-friendly.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed banana

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed banana adds creaminess, while sour cream is more economical.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, and vinegar is often cheaper.

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2

Mix the garbanzos with 1-2 cditas of garlic powder, 1 cdita of onion powder, 1 cdita of smoked paprika, and 1-2 cda of lemon juice in a bowl.

3

Spread the mixture on parchment paper and bake for 20-30 minutes, flipping once until golden brown.

4

Prepare the salad by combining the romaine lettuce, kale, cooked chickpeas, red onion, and capers in a bowl.

5

For the dressing, blend cashews, pumpkin seeds, dijon mustard, raisins, garlic or garlic powder, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, scallions, and optional zucchini until smooth.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchoppingdressing

Equipment Needed

ovenblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

none

Also Known As

Kale and Chickpea SaladEnsalada de Kale y Garbanzos
Local Name: Ensalada de col rizada y garbanzos

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