Spicy Roasted Chickpeas, Kale, and Mango Salad

Roasted chickpeas that are spicy, fresh kale, sweet mango, and a zesty lemon-mint dressing make this vegan salad a real treat. It's a healthy and filling meal because the flavors and textures are just right.

Ingredients:

• 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
• 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper

Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy, shaking the pan occasionally for even roasting

While the chickpeas are roasting, prepare the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard

Set aside

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped kale, diced mango, sliced red onion, and fresh mint leaves

Once the chickpeas are done roasting, let them cool slightly before adding them to the salad bowl

Drizzle the lemon-mint dressing over the salad and toss to combine

Serve the Spicy Roasted Chickpeas, Kale, and Mango Salad immediately

Enjoy!