Immune-Boosting Kale Salad With Crunchy Chickpeas And Apples
Many factors influence our immunity, and one of them is food! Kale, the main ingredient in this recipe, can boost immune function by nourishing the body with anti-inflammatory nutrients and antioxidants.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 dash salt
Crunchy chickpeas:
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 dash salt
Dressing:
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1-2 tbsp water
- 1/2 apple with skin
Instructions
- Wash and dry all the ingredients. Destem the kale and rip the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Toss with sesame oil and salt. Massage with your hands until kale starts to soften.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas. Add them to an air-fryer basket with some paprika, cumin, olive oil and salt. Toss well. Set an air-fryer for 180 degrees for about 10-15 mins. You can also use an oven.
- To a bowl, add tahini, lime juice, soy sauce and water. Add water gradually to avoid the sauce getting too runny. If you want to avoid soy products, use salt instead of soy sauce.
- Thinly slice an apple.
- To serve, add kale, chickpeas and apple to the bowl. Drizzle the sauce over the salad, then toss well to coat. If not serving right away, store dressing, chickpeas, and salad separately until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gPotassium: 392mgFiber: 5gVitamin A: 7525IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 3mg