By Nisha Melvani

Low-Carb Kale Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Ingredients

4 servings

1 x 15 ouncecan chickpeas

drained, and rinsed

olive oil

paprika

optional

garlic powder

optional

1 poundkale

tough stems removed, chopped

1red onion

small, thinly sliced

¾ teaspoontoasted sesame seeds

1 teaspoonsumac

optional

¼ cuplemon juice

lemon zest

Sprinkle

1 clovegarlic

minced or pressed

black pepper

to taste

½ teaspoondried thyme

or tarragon, or 1/2 tablespoon fresh mint or thyme, optional

1 teaspoonmaple syrup

or to taste, optional

1 teaspoonDijon mustard

or stone ground mustard

¼ cupextra-virgin olive oil

Instructions