Buffalo Chickpea Kale Salad with Hemp Ranch Dressing
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Servings: 2 large salads or 4 medium
- 2 bundles kale stems removed and leaves torn into bite size pieces (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup of your favorite buffalo/hot sauce
- 1/2 small red onion finely chopped
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 avocados pitted and sliced
- hemp ranch dressing for serving
In a large bowl, add the kale. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice then sprinkle with salt & pepper. Using your hands, massage the oil and lemon juice into the leaves for about 10 to 15 seconds, until the kale softens a bit. Set aside.
In a large skillet, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the chickpeas and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring intermittently. Once chickpeas are lightly toasted, pour 1/2 cup of the buffalo sauce on top. Stir until evenly coated and heated through. Turn heat off.
Divide the kale onto either 2 large or 4 medium plates. Top with onion, carrots, tomatoes, and chickpeas. Finish with sliced avocado. Serve drizzled with ranch dressing and enjoy!