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vegan chopped salad

Crispy Vegan Chopped Salad with Creamy Tahini Love

This vegan chopped salad is vibrant, nutritious, and filled with crispy chickpeas and fresh veggies.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpeas
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Escarole or kale/romaine
  • 1 medium Roasted Orange Bell Pepper or fresh bell pepper
  • 2 cups Green Cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 medium Red Onion or green onions/shallots
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Sesame Tahini or sunflower seed butter
  • 1/4 cup Water more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons Lemons juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or agave syrup

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss drained and dried chickpeas with olive oil, ground cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Spread chickpeas and quartered orange bell pepper on a baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes, stirring halfway.
  4. Chop escarole, green cabbage, red cabbage, parsley, and red onion, and combine in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Chop roasted bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and mix into the bowl with the chopped veggies.
  6. Whisk together tahini, water, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and maple syrup until smooth.
  7. Drizzle half of the tahini dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine, and top with crispy chickpeas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 19gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure chickpeas are drained and patted dry for maximum crispiness. Store components separately until ready to serve for optimal freshness.

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