If you know me, then you know that I’m a vegetarian and I am always looking for new ways to get protein in a healthy way. This Kale and Chickpea Salad with a Lemon Tahini Dressing always fits the bill. It’s super simple to make and is a great option for meal prepping. This recipe includes crispy chickpeas that can be made in the Air Fryer or oven. The feta and pecans add an additional flavor profile that I think you will LOVE.
Start out by preheating the air fryer to 350 degrees. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix well.
Cook the chickpeas in the air fryer for 15 minutes or until crispy.
While the chickpeas are cooking, combine the ingredients for the salad dressing and mix well.
To a bowl, add the kale, chickpeas, pecans and feta.
Top the salad with the lemon tahini dressing and serve.
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Kale and Chickpea Salad with a Lemon Tahini Dressing
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 4 Cups Kale chopped
- 1 14 oz can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/2 Cup Feta
- 1/2 Cup Pecans chopped
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 TBSP Olive Oil
For the Lemon Tahini Dressing:
- 3 TBSP Olive Oil
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Tahini
- 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tsp Maple Syrup or Honey
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Cook the chickpeas in the air fryer for 15 minutes or until crispy.
- While the chickpeas are cooking, combine the ingredients for the salad dressing and mix well.
- To a bowl, add the kale, chickpeas, pecans and feta. Top the salad with the lemon tahini dressing and serve.
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Hi! I’m Ashton, a food blogger and meal-planning enthusiast helping busy families make dinnertime easier. I share family-friendly recipes, themed movie nights, and monthly meal planners designed to save time, reduce stress, and bring simple joy back to the kitchen. Thanks for being here!