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Buffalo Chickpea Kale Salad with Hemp Ranch Dressing

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 2 large salads or 4 medium

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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!