Description
This Crispy Chickpea Power Greens Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines roasted chickpeas with a mix of nutritious power greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and sunflower seeds, all tossed in a flavorful balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
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Roasted Chickpeas:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Salad:
- 6 cups mixed power greens (such as kale, spinach, and arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare chickpeas: Pat dry chickpeas and toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Roast for 20-25 minutes until crispy.
- Assemble salad: In a bowl, combine power greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and sunflower seeds. Add roasted chickpeas. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss to coat.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute feta with goat cheese or omit for a dairy-free option.
- Try adding avocado or sliced radishes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
