Ingredients

  • 1/2 cups Raw Cashews, Not Roasted Or Salted
  • 1/4 cups Plus 3 Tablespoons Water
  • 1/2 teaspoons Agave Or Honey
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (for 2 Tablespoons You'll Need Half A Lemon)
  • 3 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast (if You Aren't Vegan, Use Grated Parmesan Cheese)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoons Dried Parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
  • 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans), Drained
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 bunch Kale (Stems Removed, Leaves Only)
  • 1/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, Shaved

Method

  • For the dressing: 1.
  • Place all of the dressing ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  • 2.
  • Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until thickened and cooled.
  • For the roasted chickpeas: 1.
  • Preheat oven to 385 F.
  • 2.
  • Put the garbanzo beans in a roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil and add salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Lightly toss.
  • 3.
  • Roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • For the kale salad: 1.
  • Rinse the kale leaves in cold water to remove any dirt.
  • Roughly chop and place in a large bowl.
  • 2.
  • Top with roasted chickpeas and shaved Parmesan.
  • 3.
  • Pour the dressing over the top and mix well until incorporated.
  • 4.
  • Add any other ingredients if you like, or wrap into a tortilla.
  • Notes: 1.
  • Kale is a dense leafy green, so it holds up well after dressed.
  • Dress this salad the night before and the kale will soften a bit overnight making it perfect for lunch the next day!
  • 2.
  • Adapted from The Vegan 8.