Citrus Burst Kale Salad

SERVES 8


INGREDIENTS


For spiced garbanzo beans:

– 2 cans low-sodium garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

– 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

– ½ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne

 

For salad:

– 2 pounds kale, stems removed and thinly sliced

– 1 head red cabbage, cored and shredded

– 2 cups shredded carrot

 

For dressing:

– 1 tablespoon minced garlic

– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated and squeezed for juice (pulp discarded)

– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

– ½ cup orange juice

– 1 cup olive oil

– 1 teaspoon salt

– ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

– 4 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned

 

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

– Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil.

– Combine garbanzo beans with salt, paprika, chili powder and cayenne and toss to combine evenly.

– Spread garbanzo beans on the prepared sheet tray and bake for 45 minutes, until they are lightly browned. Cool completely.

– While the garbanzos are baking, prepare your vegetables.

– In a large bowl, toss the kale, red cabbage and carrots until evenly combined.

 

Make the dressing:

– Combine the garlic, ginger, mustard and orange juice in a bowl.

– Slowly whisk in the olive oil.

– Add salt and pepper, to taste.

– Pour the dressing over the kale and toss well.

– Garnish the salad with orange sections and spiced garbanzo beans.

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