Kale Salad with Roasted Chickpeas and Apple-Miso Vinaigrette
 
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Yields: about 4 servings
Ingredients
For the salad:
  • 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • sprinkle of salt and pepper
  • 1 head of curly kale, rinsed and sliced into ribbons
  • 2 red apples, cored and chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional - sub with avocado for vegan)
For the dressing:
  • 6 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinager
  • 1/4 cup mellow white miso paste
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2-4 Tbsp water
Instructions
  1. First, roast the chickpeas. Preheat oven to 425. Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown, about 20 minutes. (Feel free to roast for less if you prefer them somewhat soft, or a little longer if you like them crunchy!)
  2. While the chickpeas roast, prepare the dressing by whisking all ingredients together.
  3. Place kale in a large bowl and pour about half of the dressing over it (maybe a little more than half). Use your hands to massage the dressing into the kale leaves. This softens it and improves the texture quite a bit. Let sit until chickpeas finish roasting.
  4. Add roasted chickpeas, apples, walnuts, and blue cheese to the bowl with the kale. (If not using the blue cheese, I recommend an avocado in its place!) Toss and serve with remaining dressing on the side. Enjoy!
Recipe by Coffee & Quinoa at https://www.coffeeandquinoa.com/2014/01/kale-salad-with-roasted-chickpeas-and-apple-miso-vinaigrette/