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My Favorite Vegan Salad

This is my favorite vegan salad, complete with spiced chickpeas, addicting coconut bacon, and a mouthwatering avocado dressing that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 -3

Ingredients
  

Coconut Bacon

  • 1 Batch Coconut Bacon

Chickpeas

  • 1 Can Chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups cooked
  • Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/8 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Sriracha

Avocado Dressing

  • 1 Avocado
  • Juice from 1 Lime
  • 1/2 Jalapeno ribs and seeds removed
  • Handful of Cilantro about 1/3 cup packed
  • 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Pepper
  • More water to thin if needed

The Salad

  • Baby Kale or Mixed Greens
  • Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions
 

Coconut Bacon

Chickpeas

  • Once the coconut bacon is done, crank up the oven to 425 degrees F. 
  • Rinse and drain chickpeas, then pat dry with a towel. In a bowl, combine all chickpea ingredients and mix until everything is evenly combined. 
  • On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake chickpeas for about 25-30 minutes, or until slightly browned. 

Avocado Dressing

  • In a blender, combine all dressing ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more water to thin if necessary. 

Putting it All Together

  • Fill your bowls with a layer of greens, then add on chickpeas and coconut bacon. Drizzle everything with the avocado dressing, and top it off with fresh cracked pepper. 
  • Enjoy!