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Divorce Salad with Spicy Chickpeas and Tangy Avocado Dressing

Divorce Salad with Spicy Chickpeas and Tangy Avocado Magic

This Divorce Salad with Spicy Chickpeas and Tangy Avocado Dressing is a vibrant, quick recipe that delights the taste buds.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpeas
  • 1 can Canned chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
For the Salad Base
  • 4 cups Mixed greens Any variety
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 medium Red onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 medium Cucumber Diced
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper Diced
For the Avocado Dressing
  • 1 ripe Avocado
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons Water Adjust for consistency
  • to taste Fresh cilantro or parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Spread the seasoned chickpeas on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through.
  4. In a large salad bowl, mix together the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
  5. In a blender, blend avocado, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and water until creamy. Adjust with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Once baked, cool the chickpeas slightly before adding them to the salad bowl.
  7. Add the chickpeas to the salad and drizzle with avocado dressing. Toss gently to combine.
  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For added flavor, feel free to include nuts or seeds in the salad. Store leftover salad components separately for best texture.

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