Chickpea Kale Salad With Lemon Tahini Dressing

Summer is still here, so enjoy this Tahini Kale Salad in the sunshine! Salad is always an easy and refreshing meal this time of year. The best part is, you can make this salad and dressing ahead of time to save for later.

overhead photo of raw chickpea kale salad with lemon tahini dressing in a white salad bowl

This kale salad is one of my simplest recipes on Planted With Katie with only 7 ingredients. This salad and dressing takes only 10 minutes to put together, is super nutritious and energizing, and will fill you up with fiber and protein for whatever your plans for the day may be. 

- Easy to make

- Only 7 ingredients

- Whole food, plant-based

- Oil-free

- Full of nutrients

- Filling

healthy oil-free lemon tahini dressing

Tahini Kale Salad Ingredients

  • Kale - organic, if you can!
  • Garbanzo beans
  • Red onion
  • Cherry or grape tomatoes
  • Tahini - my favorite tahini here
  • Lemon
  • Sea salt or himalayan pink salt

raw chickpea kale salad with lemon tahini dressing on top

How To Make A Tahini Kale Salad

To a food processor or blender, add all the dressing ingredients OR you can whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl.

salad dressing ingredients like tahini, lemon juice, and honey in a blender

Next, wash and chop the kale then place in a large bowl. Add the garbanzo beans and cherry or grape tomatoes. 

kale salad with chickpeas and tomatoes

Now you can either add your dressing to the large bowl and mix everything together or serve the salad and dressing separately. Enjoy!

crunchy raw kale salad with a lemon tahini dressing on top with tomatoes and chickpeas as well.
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Chickpea Kale Salad With Lemon Tahini Dressing

This salad and dressing takes only 10 minutes to put together, is super nutritious and energizing, and will fill you up with fiber and protein for whatever your plans for the day may be. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Salad bowl
  • Chipping board
  • Kitchen knife

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 2 bunches kale
  • 1 can garbanzo beans
  • 1 cup sliced red onion
  • 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes

Dressing

  • ½ cup tahini
  • Juice of 1 large lemon or 4 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. honey or pure maple syrup
  • 4-5 Tbsp. water to thin add 1-2 at a time for desired consistency
  • Sea salt or himalayan pink salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • To a food processor or blender, add all the dressing ingredients.
  • Other method - In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients.
  • Wash and chop the kale then place in a large bowl. You can also massage and wash some bitterness out of the kale if you'd like.
  • Add the garbanzo beans and cherry or grape tomatoes.
  • You can either add your dressing to the large bowl and mix everything together or serve the salad and dressing separately. Enjoy!

Video

Notes

Note: Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, in a covered container. If making for meal prep, keep the salad and dressing stored separately.
Keyword Kale Salad, Vegan Salad, Vegetarian Salad

If you try this Lemon Tahini Kale Salad recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below.

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