Kale and Roasted Chickpea Caesar Salad

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"Kale and Roasted Chickpea Caesar Salad with roasted Brussels sprouts and crispy baked tortillas, drenched in creamy tahini Caesar dressing. 🥬 This is by far one of the best salads I have ever made."
-- @naturallyzuzu

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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 20mins
Serves or Makes: 3-4

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For the Salad

ingredients

  • 1 (5 ounce) bag kale, curly or tuscan
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, washed and patted dry
  • 8 Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 3 corn tortillas, cut in small pieces
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun spice

For the Dressing

ingredients

  • 2-3 tablespoons tahini
  • 5 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed juice of lemon
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil
  • 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 410ºF. Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper. Spread the chickpeas, drizzle it with 1 tablespoon avocado oil and 1 tablespoon Cajun spices. Toss it together to combine. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until chickpeas are crispy on the outside.

  • Step 2

    Meanwhile, line another cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread the brussels sprouts evenly on one side. Drizzle with the remaining avocado oil and spices. Line the cut up tortillas on the other side of the pan and cook them all together. Bake them for 15-20 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Make the dressing: Blend or whisk everything together until smooth.

  • Step 4

    Arrange kale in a deep bowl. Top with roasted chickpeas, brussels sprouts, tortilla chips and a drizzle of the tahini dressing.