Bbq Chickpea Chopped Salad With Avocado Ranch Food

BBQ CHICKPEA CHOPPED SALAD WITH AVOCADO RANCH

Steps:

• Make the dressing: in a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
• Rinse and drain chickpeas. In a saucepan over med-low heat, simmer chickpeas in BBQ sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, chop the romaine, tomatoes, and green onion. Place in a bowl. Add corn and carrots. Toss to combine.
• When ready to assemble, distribute the salad into bowls, toss with desired amount of dressing, and top with BBQ chickpeas.

RANCH CHICKPEA SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Rinse the red onion under cold water; transfer to a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the chickpeas, ranch dressing, a pinch of salt and a generous grinding of pepper in a large bowl. Smash together with a potato masher or sturdy fork until the chickpeas are in small pieces. Add the red onion, celery, parsley, dill, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste; stir to combine.
• Lay out 4 slices of bread and top each with 1 or 2 lettuce leaves. Spread the chickpea salad (about 1/2 cup per sandwich) in an even layer on top. Season the avocado slices lightly with salt and pepper and drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Divide the avocado among the sandwiches and top each with a second piece of bread. Serve the sandwiches with chips and pickles.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the diced bread on a sheet pan, drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss, then bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until well toasted. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, place the romaine pieces in a large mixing bowl, along with the chickpeas, cucumber, olives and scallions.
• In a small bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons olive oil with the vinegar, capers, shallots, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and whisk well. Pour enough dressing over the salad to moisten; toss well. Add the avocado, feta and herbs and toss gently, adding more dressing to taste. Top with the croutons and a generous sprinkle of herbs and serve.