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Hearty Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad with Tandoori Spices

A satisfying combination of tandoori-spiced sweet potatoes and crispy chickpeas served over fresh greens with a creamy tahini dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Potato & Starchy Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean Fusion
Calories: 311
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

SALAD
  • 2 small organic sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds with skin on
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (rinsed, drained and patted dry)
  • 2 Tbsp grape seed or melted coconut oil (divided)
  • 2-3 Tbsp tandoori masala spice blend
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric (optional)
  • 1 large bundle rainbow chard or kale (chopped, large stems removed)
  • 2-3 Tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
DRESSING
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 small lemon, juiced (about 2 Tbsp)
  • 1-2 Tbsp hot water (to thin)

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Toss chickpeas with half the oil and all spices, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Arrange on half of the baking sheet.
  3. Place sweet potato rounds on the other half, drizzle with remaining oil, and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip sweet potatoes and toss chickpeas. Bake another 10-15 minutes until potatoes are tender and chickpeas are crispy.
  5. Meanwhile, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Add hot water until pourable.
  6. Let roasted items cool slightly before assembling.
  7. Divide greens between plates, top with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and pumpkin seeds.
  8. Serve with dressing on the side.

Notes

  • For best results, store components separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • The dressing may thicken when chilled - simply add a bit of warm water to reach desired consistency.
  • If using kale, massage it briefly with a drop of oil to tenderize before serving.