Kale Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing

Delicious Kale salad with chickpeas, Carrots and Creamy Tahini dressing.

This Salad is filled with hearty greens, carrots, protein from Chickpeas and Sesame paste in the dressing. This Salad is a perfect option for those who prefer to meal prep in advance. The Salad also keeps well in the refrigerator for a day, just store the dressing separately.

Tahini dressing used in this Salad should be a keeper in your recipe book. This dressing can be used in multiple ways. Not only can you use this on various salad but you can also use it as a basic sandwich spread.

Ingredients for Kale Salad with Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing

For the Salad Assembly

Kale, Carrot and onion - The veggies

Pecans and Chickpeas - Proteins

Cheese - protein and creaminess

Nutmeg - The special something

For the Tahini Maple Dressing

Tahini or Sesame Paste - For the creaminess and provides heat in the cold months

Maple Syrup - For the sweetness

Lemon Juice- For the Tartness

Extra Virgin Olive oil and Cold water - Bring the Dressing together

Dijon Mustard

Salt and Pepper

How can I change up this Chickpea and kale Salad with creamy Tahini dressing

Although Kale gives better texture, you can use Spinach or Romain lettuce.

Use pickled onions to give that certain tang to the salad.

Use Shallots or green onion instead of Red onion

Use different beans such as White beans or cooked Red Beans instead of Chickpeas.

if you like this Salad do check out Spinach salad with Strawberries. I guarantee you will love it.

If you are looking for an Indian twist then try Indian Chickpea Chaat salad.