Everyday Salad with Tahini Dressing & Chickpea Croutons
A simple salad for quick everyday meals. It takes only 15 minutes of preparation and it can be adjusted to whichever vegetables you have on hand. The creamy tahini dressing and chickpea croutons make this salad delicious and satisfying. Salad doesn't have to be boring!
Course Salad
Cuisine vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 2
Ingredients
6cupsgreens(shredded kale, arugula, spinach or other)
1cupcabbage(purple or green)
Roasted Chickpeas
1canchickpeas
1teaspoonolive oil
1/8teaspoonfine grain sea salt
1/4teaspoongarlic powder (optional)
Dressing
2tablespoonstahini
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
1largegarlic clove,grated
1/4cupwater
Optional Toppings
Sunflower, pepita or hemp seeds
Shredded carrots
Parmesan
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Rinse and drain your chickpeas. Place them on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt and garlic powder. Roast for 35 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini and apple cider vinegar to form a thick paste. Add the grated garlic, salt and water and whisk until smooth.
For the salad: Add the greens and cabbage in a large bowl. Drizzle with your dressing, then top with chickpea croutons and other desired toppings.
Notes
This salad makes 2 large portions or 4-6 side salads.Feel free to switch up the vegetables!I use this dressing on everything, from salads, to avocado toasts to veggie burgers.