Easy Balsamic Chickpea Brown Rice Broccoli Salad Food

CHICKPEA BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse broccoli florets and steam for 5 to 7 minutes, or until just tender. Remove broccoli from the steamer and set aside to let cool.
• Meanwhile, prepare the olive oil and lemon vinaigrette. Add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a jar, shake well and set aside until ready to use.
• In a large bowl, combine steamed broccoli florets, chickpeas, red onion, olives, parsley and half of the Feta cheese. Add 3/4 of the dressing, toss well and taste. If needed, add the remaining dressing. Top salad with remaining crumbled Feta cheese.
• Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

CHICKPEA BROWN RICE BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BALSAMIC TAHINI DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the brown rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir, reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook for 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork. Set aside until ready to use.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the broccoli florets and chopped bell pepper in a bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat. Transfer to the baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, or until tender and charred in some spots.
• Once cooked, add the brown rice and roasted vegetables to a large bowl, followed by the chopped kale, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, mint, parsley, and chickpeas.
• Add the olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, balsamic, garlic, maple syrup, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper to a jar. Secure the lid and shake vigorously to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
• Serve the salad in bowls or on plates and top with a sprinkle of vegan parmesan, feta, or pecorino and a squeeze of lemon.

EASY BALSAMIC CHICKPEA, BROWN RICE & BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Pre heat grill to medium-high heat. Place pepper directly on grill. Cook, turing as needed for 15 minute or until charred. put in bowl cover. remove skin and seeds chop pepper into pieces
• Toss rice, broccoli, chickpeas, chopped pepper and dressing. season with salt and pepper top with almonds.
• Serve warm or cold.

WARM CHICKPEA AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chick peas and their soaking liquid in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add the bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add salt to taste and continue to simmer until the chick peas are tender, 30 minutes to an hour. Remove the bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, place the red onions in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak 5 minutes, then drain and rinse. Dry on paper towels.
• Make the dressing. Mix together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil (or the oil and buttermilk or yogurt). Set aside.
• When the beans are tender, add the broccoli. Turn up the heat, cover and simmer or steam (depending on how much water is left in the pan) 5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender but still bright. Drain the beans and broccoli and toss with the dressing. Add the herbs and the Parmesan, toss again, and serve warm.

COLORFUL BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all top ingredients together in serving bowl.
• In a small bowl mix sauce ingredients together until sugar is mostly dissolved.
• Pour sauce over veggie mixture and toss until completely covered.
• Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

BALSAMIC BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low.
• Simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until done.
• Transfer rice to a serving bowl.
• Stir in onion, celery, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, and Splenda.
• Cover, refrigerate, and serve cold.