SWEET POTATO & CHICKPEA SALAD

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Take this colorful dish to the buffet at a family gathering, or enjoy it as a great meal all by itself. -Brenda Gleason, Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
4 cups spring mix salad greens
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Roast at 425° until tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring once., In a large bowl, combine chickpeas and sweet potatoes. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Add to sweet potato mixture; toss to coat. Serve over salad greens; top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 466mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

June herron
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I will definitely be making this salad again!


Kundi Janan
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This salad is a great option for a healthy and delicious meal.


Md Rukon
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Overall, I thought this salad was good, but not great. I might try making it again with some different ingredients.


md Hasan sheikh
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I would have liked more instructions on how to make the dressing.


Walthao Joan
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This salad was a bit too time-consuming to make for a weeknight meal.


Avondre Kelly
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was still tasty, though.


Michael Tetteh
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


Bamsi Hunter
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory dressing.


Kaleb Zemke
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but this salad changed my mind. It's delicious!


Subal Subal
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


David Peterson
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I love how customizable this salad is. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Muzamal Gujjar
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This salad is so versatile. I've served it as a main course, a side dish, and even a snack.


Tuyen Doan
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Daniela McQueen
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Ankush Shumsher Kunwar
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I love the sweet and savory flavors in this salad. It's the perfect balance.


Muwanga Marvin
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor.


Miguel Cervantes
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I'm always looking for new ways to use sweet potatoes, and this salad is a great option.


Mary Kekana
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and dressing.