Crunchy kale with warm chickpeas and shallots is the perfect spring salad. Layered with radishes, pistachios, and shaved Parmesan cheese. Then tossed with a savory herby tahini, dressing will be your new favorite salad. Tuck in some slices of Sweet Soppressata for an added element of flavor.
Kale & Chickpea Salad with Herby Tahini Dressing & Shaved Parmesan
ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp finely chopped shallots
1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 cups chopped kale leaves
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/4 cup roughly chopped pistachios
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
6-7 pieces thin sliced sweet soppressata
Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tbsp tahini
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh dill
1 tsp kosher salt
1tsp black pepper
instructions
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over low-medium heat, add the shallots and saute for about 1 minute and add in the chickpeas, let them saute for another 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and whisk vigorously until well combined.
In a large bowl add the kale, massage the leaves gently for a a minute, then add in the radishes, and pistachios.
Add in the warm chickpea mixture, and pour dressing over top. Gently toss the salad until well coated.
Add salad to a large platter, and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. Take the pieces of soppressata and tuck them into the salad as seen in the picture above, prior to serving.
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