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Pizza Night Salad

Pizza Night Salad

This vibrant Pizza Night Salad with chickpeas and veggies is a delightful twist on a classic dish, perfect for gatherings and meal prep.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon pepperoncini pepper brine
  • 1 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
  • 2-3 teaspoons agave nectar/fine sugar/honey
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon Tamari soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • sea salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 7 tablespoons olive oil
Salad
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
  • ½ medium red onion, small dice (about ¾ cup diced)
  • ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, stems removed and chopped fine
  • ½ cup pitted olives, chopped fine
  • 2 hearts romaine, finely shredded (about 5-6 cups shredded)
  • 1 small head radicchio, finely shredded (about 2-3 cups shredded)
  • vegan 'parmesan' for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • seal-able jar
  • medium bowl
  • large serving bowl

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a sealable jar, combine the red wine vinegar, thyme, pepperoncini pepper brine, vegan mayonnaise, agave nectar, Dijon mustard, Tamari, garlic, salt, and pepper. Seal the lid and shake well.
  2. Open the jar and add the olive oil. Seal again and shake until combined. Set aside.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, pepperoncini peppers, olives, and sun dried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and toss with 3 tablespoons of the dressing.
  2. In a large serving bowl, combine romaine, radicchio, and remaining dressing. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add half of the chickpea and vegetable mixture and toss to combine. Top the salad with the remaining chickpea and vegetable mixture, extra black pepper, and vegan 'parmesan' if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best freshness, keep dressing separate until ready to serve. Feel free to customize with additional proteins or toppings.

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