Plant Part Salad w/ Spicy Chickpeas

Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup pumpkin seeds 
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced 
  • 4 green onions, sliced 
  • 1 bunch leafy greens (rainbow chard, spinach, kale), chopped 
  • 1 Cup sliced cucumber, chopped 
  • 1 Cup cherry tomatoes (multicolored), cut in ½ 
  • 1 Cup cauliflower or broccoli, chopped 
  • ¼ Cup fresh herbs (parsley, chives, basil), chopped 

 

For the Spiced Chickpeas

  • 2 Cups cooked chickpeas
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1 teaspoon salt 
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric 

 

For the Jar Vinaigrette

  • ¼ Cup vinegar (red wine, white, balsamic, apple cider)  
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 Tablespoons honey or Dijon mustard (try both!)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ Cup olive oil
  • *Optional: 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced

 

Directions

  1. Prepare the spiced chickpeas: In a medium mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, olive oil, salt, cumin, paprika, and turmeric. Stir until evenly coated. 
  2. Spread beans on a lined sheet pan and roast in a 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until crispy. Set aside to let cool.
  3. Make vinaigrette: Add all ingredients into a mason jar. Screw the lid on tightly. Shake, shake, shake!!!
  4. Place all salad ingredients and roasted chickpeas in a large mixing bowl. 
  5. Pour the vinaigrette over salad.
  6. Toss salad. Taste and adjust seasonings. 
  7. Serve and enjoy!

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