Vegan Chop Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Vegan Chop Salad is the perfect combination of vibrant flavors and nutritious goodness. Featuring crisp cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, red bell peppers, and shredded kale, this plant-based recipe is loaded with colorful veggies and protein-rich chickpeas for a balanced meal. Creamy avocado adds a luscious texture, while a zesty tahini-lemon dressing infused with maple syrup ties everything together with a tangy-sweet finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy salad is ideal as a healthy lunch, light dinner, or crowd-pleasing side dish. Delicious, nutrient-dense, and entirely dairy-free, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a flavorful vegan meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- 0.5 small red onion
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 2 cups kale leaves
- 1 large avocado
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse and dry all vegetables and herbs thoroughly.
2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them into a large mixing bowl.
3. Dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and carrot into small, bite-sized pieces and add to the mixing bowl.
4. Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.
5. Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then transfer them to the bowl with the other vegetables.
6. Remove the kale leaves from their stems, tear them into small pieces, and add to the bowl.
7. Peel, pit, and dice the avocado, then gently fold it into the salad mixture.
8. Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
9. To prepare the dressing, cut the lemon in half and juice it into a small bowl.
10. Whisk in the tahini, olive oil, and maple syrup until smooth and well combined.
11. Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
12. Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
13. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.5 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1363 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.2 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.0 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2768 mg | 213% | |
| Iron | 10727.3 mg | 59596% | |
| Potassium | 3688 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
