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Low-Fat Citrusy Kale Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Salad Therapy
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
Course Salad
Cuisine Salad
Servings 2 large or up to 8 small servings

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Dice peppers and onions and transfer to one of your prepared baking sheets.
  • Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and1/8 teaspoon pepper, then drizzle your 1/2 tablespoon tahini.
  • Mix to combine thoroughly and spread evenly over baking sheet.
  • 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.
  • Transfer to your second prepared baking sheet, and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Toss to combine thoroughly, and spread evenly.
  • Set timer for 20 minutes and bake until peppers and onions are browning/lightly blackened on edges and corners and chickpeas are nicely browned.
  • 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.
  • Half your lemons and limes.
  • Give a rough chop to your walnuts and green onions - size these to your preference; I like keeping the pieces pretty small.
  • 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.)
  • 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.
  • Give a final toss and enjoy!
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