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Crunchy Chopped Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

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Ingredients

The salad

  • 4 cups diced Romaine Lettuce
  • ½ cup diced Cherry Tomatoes
  • cup diced Cucumber
  • cup diced Orange Bell Pepper
  • ¼ cup diced Red Onion
  • ¼ cup diced Pepperoni
  • ¼ cup diced Green Onions
  • ¼ cup crumbled Feta Cheese
  • 1 small Avocado, diced
  • ½ cup crunchy baked Chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh Dill

Lemon Tahini Dressing

  • 1 small Shallot, finely chopped
  • ½ Lemon, juiced about 1 tbsp.
  • Salt & freshly cracked Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Tahini
  • 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • ¼ tsp dried Oregano
  • ¼ tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing by mixing shallots, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, then let it sit for fifteen minutes before adding the remaining dressing ingredients.
  2. Prepare the chickpeas by rinsing, drying, and roasting them in the oven until crispy, or use alternatives like pita chips.
  3. In a large bowl, combine half of the dressing with the first eight salad ingredients and toss well.
  4. Add the remaining dressing, chickpeas, avocado, and season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
2 servings
Calories
432
Total fat
28g
Total carbohydrates
36g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
400mg
Cholesterol
10mg

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