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Italian Kale, Chickpea & Couscous Salad
Italian Kale, Chickpea & Couscous Salad

Italian Kale, Chickpea & Couscous Salad

with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Herby Panko & Parmesan

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on February 14, 2024

Think kale salad is so 2010s? Not if you make it like we do! First you’ll massage the leaves with salt until tender, add juicy grape tomatoes and springy couscous, and top it all off with crunchy Italian-seasoned roasted chickpeas for savory crunch. The salad is tossed with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, and sprinkled with buttery, herby toasted panko breadcrumbs and lots of Parmesan cheese. We’d go so far as to say that this plant-based lunch idea is so now!

Tags:
Veggie
Allergens:
Wheat
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time25 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit

Chickpeas

1 tablespoon

Italian Seasoning

2.5 ounce

Israeli Couscous

(Contains: Wheat)

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat)

4 ounce

Kale

4 ounce

Grape Tomatoes

5 teaspoon

Balsamic Glaze

2 teaspoon

Dijon Mustard

3 tablespoon

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

1 teaspoon

Cooking Oil

2 tablespoon

Olive Oil

1 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Calories750 kcal
Fat33 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Carbohydrate85 g
Sugar20 g
Dietary Fiber10 g
Protein22 g
Cholesterol25 mg
Sodium900 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Strainer
Paper Towel
Baking Sheet
Small pot
Medium Pan
Large Bowl
Small Bowl
Whisk

Instructions

Roast Chickpeas
1

• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Drain and rinse chickpeas; pat very dry with paper towels. • Toss chickpeas on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, half the Italian Seasoning (you’ll use more in the next step), salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until chickpeas are golden and tender, 18-20 minutes. (It’s natural for chickpeas to pop a bit while roasting.)

Make Couscous
2

• Meanwhile, in a small pot, combine couscous, ¾ cup water, 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (you’ll use the rest in the next step), and a pinch of salt (use 1½ cups water and 2 tsp Italian Seasoning for 4 servings); bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to low; cook until tender, 6-8 minutes. • Drain couscous if necessary; transfer to a plate to cool.

Toast Panko
3

• While couscous cooks, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add panko, remaining Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toast, stirring, until light golden, 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate (panko mixture will darken as it cools).

Prep & Massage Kale
4

• Remove and discard any large stems from kale; chop into bite-size pieces. Halve tomatoes. • Transfer kale to a large bowl; season with a pinch of salt. Using your hands, massage kale (similar to how you would knead dough) until leaves are tender, 1 minute. TIP: Don’t skip this step—massaging helps the kale leaves wilt slightly, lending a tender (never fibrous!) texture.

Make Dressing
5

• In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic glaze, mustard, and 2 TBSP olive oil (4 TBSP for 4 servings) until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish & Serve
6

• To bowl with kale, add tomatoes, cooled couscous, roasted chickpeas, and dressing. Toss until evenly coated; taste and season with salt and pepper. • Divide salad between bowls; top with herby panko and Parmesan. Serve.

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