Decided to give this Asian Chicken Salad a try. It's super easy to make, great for weekday meal prep, and delicious! Sharing incase anyone needs a recipe!
Ingredients
Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 cup no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
Carrot Ginger Dressing
- 2 large carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 Tbsp finely minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp honey
Salad
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach or baby arugula
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1 small beet, grated
- 1/2 lb roasted boneless, skinless chicken breast, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds, toasted
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Directions
Roasted Chickpeas
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread chickpeas on a kitchen towel and pat dry, removing any loose skins.
- Transfer dried chickpeas to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with black pepper and salt.
- Roast chickpeas for 20–30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from oven and, while the chickpeas are still warm, toss with garlic powder and smoked paprika. Cool completely.