Kale and Chickpea Salad

Kale is an excellent vegetable to add to your diet.  There are a number of great benefits to consuming more kale. Here are a few:

Kale is filled with powerful antioxidants which help to protect against cancers.  It is high in iron, vitamin K, A, C and Iron.  It helps to reduce cholesterol levels and its low in calories.  Kale is also high in fiber which is great for detoxing.

This salad is great for lunch or as a side.

Enjoy

**I make this salad with chilli flakes for added heat.  You can eliminate the chilli's**

1 red chilli, finely diced, optional - or a sprinkle of chilli flakes
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 can chickpeas (400g / 14oz), drained
1/2 bunch  kale
2 handfuls finely grated parmesan
3 tablespoons of olive oil

1. Combine chilli, if using, with vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
2. Toss chickpeas in the dressing.
3. Slice cavalo nero or kale super finely into shreds (as shown above), removing the stem if it is too coarse. Toss the shredded greens into the salad with the parmesan.