Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are part of the legume family. While they have become more popular recently, chickpeas have been grown in Middle Eastern countries for thousands of years.

Their nutty taste and grainy texture pair well with several other foods and ingredients; as a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, chickpeas may offer various health benefits, such as improving digestion, aiding weight management, and reducing weight the risk of several diseases.

Additionally, chickpeas are high in protein and make an excellent replacement for meat in vegetarian and vegan diets.

Ingredients:

• One cup of cooked kale*
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
• One tangerine
• Six zucchini rolls
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp dried ginger
• Dressing:
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Balsamic Glaze

Preparation:

As this salad is very colorful, I picked a white plate and salad bowl.

1. Place the kale to make a bed on the plate
2. Cut the kale small
3. Place the chickpeas on top of the kale
4. Sparkle the parmesan cheese on top of the chickpeas
5. Place the tangerine slides around the chickpeas in a way that look like a circle
6. Place the zucchini rolls on top of the chickpeas; refer to below pictures
7. Sparkle the basil on top of the parmesan cheese
8. Sparkle the ginger on top of the basil
9. Add the olive oil around the lettuce
10. Decorate the salad with the balsamic glaze
11. Salad ready to enjoy!

 Let me know your comments after tasting this delicious dish.