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Orange Scented Kale Salad with Smoky Chickpea Croutons – It Keeps!

April 6, 2016 By Jittery Cook 8 Comments

I remember the Passover seders of my youth. Macho matzoh balls you could bounce faced off over delicate ones that melted in your mouth. One bubbie was a hard-nosed businesswoman; the other, a devoted and talented cook. Neither would have dreamed of following her traditional soup with a recipe like Orange Scented Kale Salad with Smoky Chickpea Croutons.

Once again we have Abigail Nagorski from Farmer’s Table to thank for this outstanding combination of flavours. Kale salads lasts for days in the fridge. Oh, and the Smoky Chickpea Croutons make a great snack even if you’ve no interest in kale salad.

Orange Scented Kale Salad with Smoky Chickpea Croutons

Orange Scented Kale Salad with Smoky Chickpea Croutons

  • 2 oranges, 1 zested, segmented
  • 2 t Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 -2 carrots julienned or grated
  • 1 bunch kale, stems finely chopped if not too tough, leaves bite sized and massaged
  • 1/4 c thinly sliced basil
  • 1/2 c pistachios whole or roughly chopped (Can substitute walnuts, cashews, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds.)
  • Smoky Chickpea Croutons

In a large bowl, mix orange segments, zest, mustard and vinegar. Add onion, and mix, then layer on kale stems, carrot, kale and basil. Toss with nuts before serving. Garnish each serving with Smoky Chickpea Croutons. Serves 6.

Orange Scented Kale Salad with Smoky Chickpea Croutons

Smoky Chickpea Croutons

  • 1 14 oz can chickpeas, well rinsed and well-drained
  • 1 T olive oil (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed and chopped or grated on a microplane
  • 1 t smoked paprika
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 400F.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine all ingredients, then spread out on a baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes, shaking pan at halftime. Remove from oven when golden and crispy. Cool. Can be made in advance and stored in a covered jar.

Orange Scented Kale Salad with Smoky Chickpea Croutons

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Final notes:

  • Happy Passover to everyone who celebrates. Will you be sticking with tradition or making newfangled recipes at your seder?
  • How about this modern Passover meal? It looks spectacular.
  • Here’s a Passover song from Dayenu Productions that you can play while the matzoh balls are bobbling.

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Comments

  1. Jovina Coughlin says

    April 6, 2016 at 8:46 am

    Wonderful, fresh looking salad. I agree time to try a few different dishes and add a spark to the dinner.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      April 6, 2016 at 9:23 am

      Thanks for your support Jovina! You’re always there for JC!

      Reply
  2. Diane Galambos says

    April 6, 2016 at 9:21 am

    I have everything on hand and so this will soon be appearing in the KB kitchen – though my pref is for Hungarian sweet paprika – not Spanish smoked 😉

    A good friend who celebrates Passover has in her life tested countless brisket recipes and I used her all best recipe for “Easter” brisket – delsih! but there’s always so much – now done with leftovers!

    Happy Spring – right now in the month of Snowpril.

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      April 6, 2016 at 9:24 am

      Snowpril! Perfect. Let’s move to Florida together. I’ll agree to stick to sweet paprika.

      Reply
  3. Kim McGuire says

    April 7, 2016 at 2:22 pm

    I’ve been thinking of spicy baked chic peas or some kind of spicy chic peas for weeks! And, we are big kale eaters in our salads too. Will have to give this one a try. Thanks of recipe idea!!

    Reply
    • Jittery Cook says

      April 8, 2016 at 7:56 am

      Thanks for the vote of confidence Kim. I’ve already made the recipe three times. It’s a treat!

      Reply

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