Garden to Table Chickpea-Kale Salad
No one wants to stand over a hot stove during the summer. This popular recipe in the Adame-Gamel household is perpetually in a bowl in the refrigerator for a quick, delicious, nutrient-dense, cook-free meal!
This recipe is chockful of ingredients from our garden including the kale, zucchini, and fresh herbs.
The onions were locally grown from Harvest Moon in Rochester, IN.
Ingredients:
Approx 4 cups chopped kale
1 Medium zucchini, chopped
1 Small onion, chopped (can substitute green or purple onions)
Fresh garden herbs: basil, chives, rosemary, thyme, tarragon
Zest and juice of one lime or lemon
2 Cans chickpeas, drained and smashed (no or low added salt or ingredients)
Cumin (about 1/2 - 1 tablespoon)
Hot Sauce (we LOVE Shining Waters Farm brand, they are our neighbors!)
Glob of VEGAN/plant-based Mayo
Glob of your favorite mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Smash the chickpeas and place in a bowl.
Add all other ingredients and mix well until creamy.
Adjust cumin, salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
Serving Suggestions
Dr. Adame loves a grilled homemade sourdough with chickpea-kale salad, more kale, tomato, and either avocado or hummus.
A simple sandwich with lettuce or spinach or kale.
In a wrap.
In a bowl with rice or quinoa, avocado, baked tofu, and raw veggies.
Serve with fruit.
There are additional recipes available in Brain Boosters.
Dr. Adame encourages any degree of progression towards high-protein, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory nourishment to reduce inflammation, protect the brain long term, and improve gut-brain health connection.
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