Ingredients

  • 1 pound Tuscan or curly kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground sumac (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 (14-ounce) can unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Method

  • Massage kale with olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, coating all surfaces, about 2 minutes. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Rinse onion in a sieve under warm water for 2 minutes. Drain well. Combine onion, sumac (if desired), and sesame seeds in a small bowl. Combine juice, mustard, and garlic in a small bowl.
  • Add juice mixture and chickpeas to softened kale; toss well. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Top with onion mixture.