Instructions
1. Rinse and drain chickpeas. Place on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 375°F for 15 minutes. Set aside.
2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.
3. Add ingredients for dressing to a blender and blend till well combined. Refrigerate.
4. Assemble salad by laying greens down on a plate, top with quinoa and remaining ingredients. Drizzle with dressing.
Ingredients
2 cups spinach & arugula
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup pear, chopped bite size
2 tablespoons roasted chickpeas
1 tablespoon raw cashews
For the chickpeas (this will make more than you need for this recipe but you can snack on the rest later):
1 can chickpeas
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper
For the dressing:
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup cooked pumpkin
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salt & pepper to taste
Total Servings:
1 SERVING
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