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Berry, Asparagus, Quinoa and Feta Salad with Sweet Crispy Chickpeas
Salads
Course
Difficulty
Easy
Pulse Type
Chickpeas
Specialty Diet
Gluten-free
Occasion
Summer Salads
Cook Time
65 minutes
Nutrition
View nutritional facts per serving ›Ingredients
Servings:
Sweet Crispy Chickpeas:
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, canned rinsed and drained
- 2 tsp oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon ground
- 1/4 tsp salt kosher
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:
- 1/2 cup yogurt Greek; plain, non-fat
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 2 tbsps milk low fat
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- salt kosher; to taste
Salad:
- 5 ounces mixed greens baby
- 1 cup asparagus roasted, steamed or raw; chopped
- 1 cup strawberries quartered
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
- 3 ounces feta cheese cubed or crumbled
Instructions
Sweet Crispy Chickpeas:
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the rinsed chickpeas on a clean towel and pat dry. It’s important to get as much moisture off of them as possible so that they get crispy.
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In a bowl toss together the chickpeas, oil and salt.
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Dump the chickpeas onto the prepared baking sheet and spread them into a single layer. Set the bowl aside.
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Roast the chickpeas for 20 minutes then remove from the oven and shake the pan. Roast for another 20 minutes then remove from the oven.
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In the same bowl stir together the honey and cinnamon, then add in the roasted chickpeas and toss together until coated.
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Return the chickpeas to the baking sheet and roast them for another 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing:
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In a small bowl whisk together all of the dressing ingredients until smooth.
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Store the dressing in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Salad:
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Place the mixed greens in a large serving bowl.
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Top the greens with the asparagus, strawberries, blackberries, quinoa and feta.
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Serve the chickpeas and dressing alongside the salad or wait until you are ready to serve to add them to the salad.