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Roasted Chickpea And Arugula Salad

Satisfy your salad cravings with this fresh and light Roasted Chickpea And Arugula Salad. An amazing salad packed with crispy chickpeas, tomatoes and corn kernels. A perfect side dish to any meal!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 SERVINGS
Calories: 319kcal
Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

FOR ROASTED CHICKPEAS

FOR SALAD

  • 1 - 15 ounce can Drained,rinsed and washed Corn Kernels
  • 16 pieces of Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 LB pack (454 grams) of Baby Arugula Leaves
  • 1.5 cups Roasted Chickpeas

OLIVE OIL ITALIAN DRESSING - MAKES 3/4 CUP

  • 1/2 cup Any neutral oil
  • 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Chopped Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Onion
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Vegan Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup or Honey ( non-vegan option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian Herb Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly crushed Black pepper
  • Salt to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Assemble: seasonings for chickpeas.
  • Add cooked/drained chickpeas to a bowl and toss with oil and seasonings.
  • Toss well to coat.
  • Transfer chickpeas to a baking sheet or an air fryer. In the oven bake at 400 degrees F and in an air-fryer bake @370 degree F for 20 minutes until slightly crispy and golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, add washed baby Arugula leaves to a large mixing bowl. Add in sliced tomatoes.
  • Top with corn kernels and roasted chickpeas.
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  • FOR DRESSING - Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. Cover and PULSE until the mixture is thickened and well-combined. Adjust seasonings and store in an air-tight container. This dressing keeps well in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. Pour 3-4 tablespoon of the dressing over the salad. Adjust dressing as per need, mix well.
  • Serve right away. Taste best when fresh.

Notes

 
Substitutes - 
Don't have a liking for arugula, no worries. Sub Arugula with - 
  • Spinach
  • Collard greens
  • Lettuce
  • Mustard greens or
  • Kale
Since Arugula has a slightly bitter, peppery taste, mustard greens would work great as a substitute. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2055IU | Vitamin C: 14.6mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 3mg