A Different Spinach Salad

Elevate your salad game with "A Different Spinach Salad," a vibrant medley of fresh flavors and satisfying textures that will give your usual greens a delicious twist. This recipe starts with a base of tender baby spinach, accented by the earthy crunch of roasted spiced chickpeas, toasty pecans, and creamy crumbled goat cheese. Thinly sliced red onion adds a zesty bite, while a luscious lemon-tahini dressing brings everything together with its tangy, nutty sweetness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this nutrient-packed dish is perfect as a light lunch, an eye-catching side, or even a vegetarian main. With its unique blend of ingredients and bold flavors, this salad is sure to stand out at your next meal. Keywords: spinach salad, roasted chickpeas, lemon-tahini dressing, healthy salad recipe, vegetarian lunch ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups baby spinach
• 1 can canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 cups goat cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cups red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cups toasted pecans, roughly chopped
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Pat the drained chickpeas dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, toss the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

Step 4

Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 15 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until crispy and golden-brown.

Step 5

While the chickpeas roast, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice, tahini, honey, water, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, red onion slices, toasted pecans, and crumbled goat cheese.

Step 7

Once the chickpeas have cooled slightly, add them to the salad.

Step 8

Pour the lemon-tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your 'Different Spinach Salad'!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	958.9 grams (958.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1796

Total Fat 103.80g	133%
Saturated Fat 27.40g	137%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 64mg	21%
Sodium 1756mg	76%
Total Carbohydrate 149.40g	54%
Dietary Fiber 45.40g	162%
Total Sugars 31.40g
Protein 75.80g	152%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2932mg	226%
Iron 10736mg	59644%
Potassium 1807mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 16.5%

Carbs: 32.6%