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Viral Chopped Salad Bowl

35 min4 servingsEasy5 / 5

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Viral Chopped Salad Bowl
A vibrant, texturally diverse, and protein-packed chopped salad featuring crispy paprika chickpeas, grilled chicken, and a creamy, zesty tahini dressing.
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Recipe Details

Prep15m
Cook20m
Total35m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Rating: 5 / 5
Per serving: 1/4 of the bowl
586
Calories
37.1g
Protein
40.6g
Carbs
31.2g
Fat

Estimated from the ingredients. Check the packaging for exact numbers.

Tags:
HealthyHigh ProteinSaladMediterranean
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Ingredients

Protein

  • 2wholeChicken breast(boneless, skinless, grilled and sliced)

Crunch

  • 15ozChickpeas(canned, drained and patted very dry)
  • 1tspSmoked paprika(for chickpeas)
  • 1tbspOlive Oil(for chickpeas)

Base

  • 1cupQuinoa(cooked and cooled)
  • 4cupRomaine Lettuce(finely chopped)
  • 2cupBaby spinach(roughly chopped)

Produce

  • 1 ½cupGrape Tomatoes(halved)
  • 1largeCucumber(sliced into half-moons)
  • ¼cupRed onion(thinly slivered)

Topping

  • ½cupFeta cheese(crumbled)

Dressing

  • ¼cupTahini(well-stirred)
  • 3tbspLemon Juice(freshly squeezed)
  • 1cloveGarlic(minced or grated)
  • 3tbspWater(adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

Prep and Roast

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2 Toss dry chickpeas with olive oil and paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until crispy.
  3. 3 While chickpeas roast, grill the chicken breasts until cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes then slice.

Dressing

  1. 1 Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt.
  2. 2 Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a smooth, drizzling consistency.

Assembly

  1. 1 In a large bowl, layer the chopped romaine and spinach base.
  2. 2 Arrange the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, quinoa, crispy chickpeas, and sliced chicken in separate distinct mounds on top of the greens.
  3. 3 Sprinkle with crumbled feta.
  4. 4 Drizzle the lemon tahini dressing over the entire bowl just before serving.
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Chef's Notes & Tips

Tip 1 of 3

To ensure your romaine stays crisp, chop it and store it in a salad spinner lined with a paper towel until you are ready to assemble.

Tip 2 of 3

For the dressing, if the tahini seizes up when you add the lemon juice, add a teaspoon of ice-cold water at a time; it will smooth out into a creamy emulsion.

Tip 3 of 3

Store the dressing separately from the salad if you plan on having leftovers to prevent wilting.