Italian Brussels and Chickpea Salad
Makes 4-6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 cups shredded brussels sprouts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tb garlic powder
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 can rinsed and drained white beans
- 1 can rinsed and drained chickpeas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 red onion, small dice
- 1 bell pepper (yellow or orange), small dice
- ½ cup of Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bunch of dill, chopped
- ½ bunch of parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 block of feta cheese
DIRECTIONS:
- Slice brussels thinly. Lay them on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil. Season with garlic powder and salt and massage the seasoning and oil into the shredded brussel sprouts. Spread them out evenly.
- Spread the white beans and chickpeas out on another baking sheet and cover in 2 tbsp olive oil, season with the paprika, oregano, and cumin. Rub the seasoning and oil into the beans.
- Roast the brussel sprouts and beans in the oven at 400° for 15-20 minutes until crispy at the edges.
- Add red onion, bell pepper, olives, tomatoes and dill and parsley, to a big salad bowl with the chickpeas and Brussels.
- Add the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and red wine vinegar. Toss salad until everything is coated.
- Crumble your feta cheese and toss gently.