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Salad Therapy

Low-Fat Citrusy Kale Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Onions and peppers effortlessly cooked to perfection pair with juicy oranges and crunchy walnuts in this low-fat citrusy kale salad with roasted vegetables for a perfect lunch or side salad.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 large or up to 8 small servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 ounces raw kale
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1/2 tablespoon tahini
  • 6 green onions
  • 1 medium orange
  • 1/3 cup raw shelled walnuts
  • Juice of 1 medium lemons may need more after initial taste
  • Juice of 2 small limes may need more after initial taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450 Fahrenheit, ensuring oven racks are evenly spaced since you will be using two baking sheets in the oven at the same time.
  2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Dice peppers and onions and transfer to one of your prepared baking sheets.
  4. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and1/8 teaspoon pepper, then drizzle your 1/2 tablespoon tahini.
  5. Mix to combine thoroughly and spread evenly over baking sheet.
  6. Drain (without rinsing) a can of chickpeas (or use chickpeas you've cooked at home), reserving the aquafaba (chickpea liquid) for other uses. The chickpeas do not need to be dry.
  7. Transfer to your second prepared baking sheet, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  8. Toss to combine thoroughly, and spread evenly.
  9. Set timer for 20 minutes and bake until peppers and onions are browning/lightly blackened on edges and corners and chickpeas are nicely browned.
  10. Meanwhile, peel your orange and cut the segments to the size of your preference - I prefer to use small pieces (even though they're less aesthetic) because I like to get a little bit of everything in each bite.
  11. Half your lemons and limes.
  12. Give a rough chop to your walnuts and green onions - size these to your preference; I like keeping the pieces pretty small.
  13. Chop kale finely with a knife or by pulsing in the food processor. (It's ok to leave the pieces large if you don't want to deal with chopping so finely.)
  14. When onions and peppers are ready, place all salad ingredients in a bowl - don't forget to add your remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to the salad, squeeze the lemon and lime juice into the salad, as well. Toss thoroughly, then taste and adjust with more lemon/lime juice if needed.
  15. Give a final toss and enjoy!
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