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Winter Green Salad

Winter Green Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Sun-dried tomato time (skip if using store-bought) 3 hours
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
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Ingredients:
  

For the salad:

  • 10 oz (300g) mixed greens (romaine, arugula, spinach, etc.)
  • 1 medium avocado quartered and sliced
  • ½ bunch cilantro leaves (about 1 cup)
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (homemade, see below, or store-bought)
  • 1½ cups cooked chickpeas (canned, rinsed, is fine)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the sun-dried tomatoes (skip if using store-bought):

  • 1 lb (500g) cherry tomatoes halved lengthwise
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tsp coarse salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

For the dressing:

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:
 

  • Make the sun-dried tomatoes (skip if using store-bought): Preheat the oven to 200°F (100°C). Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, skin-side down, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread into a single layer. Bake for at least 3 hours. Any sun-dried tomatoes you don't use for the salad can be stored in a sealed jar, fully covered in olive oil, in the fridge.
  • Roast the chickpeas: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread the chickpeas on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread into a single layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden.
  • Make the dressing: In a jar with a lid, combine all the dressing ingredients. Seal and shake well until fully combined.
  • Assemble: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cilantro, sliced avocado, red onion, slivered almonds, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted chickpeas. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.

Notes:

  • Any greens mix works. Arugula is a nice addition if you have the option, its peppery bite works well here, but it's not essential.
  • Walnuts, cashews, or any nut you like can be used instead of slivered almonds.
  • For meal prep, keep the dressing, avocado, and greens separate from the chickpeas and sun-dried tomatoes until ready to eat.
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