Kale and Crispy Chickpea Salad

For nearly twenty years, I shared my love of cooking by teaching an extensive plant-based curriculum at my local food co-op, introducing the art of improvisational and intuitive cooking. To prepare for these endeavors, I would arrive hours before class, diligently shop, get everything ready, and surprise my students with an improvisational meal to start the sessions. During my preparations, I would often grab a kale salad from the co-op. This is my tribute to the salad that nourished me for