Mixed Greens Chickpea Salad Recipe is a simple, quick salad to make with chickpea also known as garbanzo, mixed greens, cherry tomato, red onion, cottage cheese, almonds in a refreshing, light orange poppy seed dressing.

This Mixed Greens Chickpea Salad is a great way to start the New Year.

Salad made of mixed greens, chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, nuts and dressing on a plate.

Have it with orange poppy seed dressing or your favorite dressing.

What are chickpeas

Chickpea also known as garbanzo bean is a plant in the legume category and are available dried or canned.

They have creamy texture with nutty buttery flavor that can enhance many recipes. It is commonly used in Vegetarian and Vegan recipes. They are used in salads, hummus, falafel, meatless recipes and more.

Canned chickpeas retain much of its nutritional value compared to other canned vegetables and they are convenient to have in one’s pantry.

They are delicious, cheap and available in most grocery stores.

Mixed greens submerged in water in a big bowl. — These are pre-washed mixed greens but I have a habit of washing most of what I used in cooking. Drain water with a salad spinner, if you do!

Recipe

Mixed Greens Chickpea Salad Recipe

A simple, delicious salad with chickpeas, leafy greens and other vegetables in a refreshing orange poppy seed dressing.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 671kcal

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

4 cups mixed greens packed
1 cup cherry tomato whole
¼ cup red onion julienne
¾ cup chickpea or garbanzo beans used canned chickpea & drain water
½ cup cottage cheese optional
½ cup sliced almonds
salt and pepper to taste

Dressing Ingredients

½ cup orange freshly squeezed
¾ tablespoon Apple cider
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons shallot chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

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Instructions

Combine all salad ingredients and chill before serving.

Make Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

In a blender, combine all the ingredients except poppy seeds. Pulse until well blended.
Stir-in poppy seeds.
Transfer to a glass container or mason jar.
Chill before serving. Mix with salad or serve on the side.

Notes

For thicker dressing, go to Orange Poppy Seed Dressing.
Any leftover dressing can stay in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Consume leftover salad on the same day. Mixed greens can wilt quickly.

Nutrition

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