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40g Protein Roasted Chickpea Kale Salad That Keeps You Full

roasted chickpea kale salad
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A nutritious and flavorful roasted chickpea kale salad with avocado, hazelnuts, and a quick lemon olive oil dressing. Perfect for a high-protein meal prep option.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chopped kale (stems removed)
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 1/2 of a 15-oz can)
  • 1/4 cup hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1 tbsp hemp hearts (sprinkled on top)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil (for roasted chickpeas)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (for roasted chickpeas)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for roasted chickpeas)
  • Pinch of salt (for roasted chickpeas)

Instructions

  1. Roast chickpeas: Pat chickpeas dry. Toss with 1 tsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Air-fry at 390°F for 10–12 minutes (or bake at 425°F for 20–25 minutes), shaking halfway.
  2. Make dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, sweetener (if using), garlic (if using), salt, and pepper.
  3. Massage kale: Add kale to a bowl, drizzle with half the dressing, and massage 30–60 seconds until darker and tender.
  4. Assemble: Top kale with chickpeas, hazelnuts, and avocado. Sprinkle hemp hearts, add extra pepper, and drizzle remaining dressing.
  5. Serve right away (or meal prep—keep avocado separate until eating).

Notes

  • For extra crunch, toast the hazelnuts before adding them to the salad.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days (keep avocado separate).
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

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