Vegetarian Arugula Chickpea Power Salad Recipes

VEGETARIAN CHEF'S SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss the mushrooms with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste on a baking sheet. Roast until tender and golden, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, put the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Add the wax beans and remove from the heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Drain, then rinse the eggs and beans under cold water. Peel and quarter the eggs; set aside. Toss the beans with 1 teaspoon vinegar and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Cut three-quarters of the tofu into sticks. Make the dressing: Combine one-third of the mushrooms, the remaining tofu, 3 tablespoons vinegar and 1 tablespoon olive oil, the yogurt, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a food processor and puree. Toss with the greens; season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls. Top with the remaining mushrooms and tofu, the eggs, beans, beets, cheese and sunflower seeds.
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VEGETARIAN ARUGULA CHICKPEA POWER SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the chickpeas. In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas and avocado, and roughly mash with a fork or potato masher. Add the onions and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
• Serve 1/2 cup of the chickpea salad on a plate with the arugula, cucumbers, quinoa, strawberries, tomatoes, feta and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Enjoy!
• Reserve the remaining chickpea and avocado salad for another purpose.

30+ BEST CHICKPEA RECIPES

Steps:

• Soak the chickpeas for at least 30 minutes before cooking (or up to overnight).
• Place the chickpeas in a pot or dutch oven and cover with water by about an inch.
• Bring the water to a simmer and add salt.
• Simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, checking and stirring occasionally.
• Once the chickpeas are soft, drain the excess water and store in the refrigerator for up to a week!