Spring Salad with Lemon Blackberry Yogurt Dressing

Category, DifficultyBeginner
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsTotal Time10 mins
Blackberry Ginger Dressing
 ½ cup blackberries, fresh or thawed from frozen
 ¼ cup greek yogurt, 2% fat
 2 tsp lemon juice
 1 tbsp water
 3 small basil leaves, or 2 larger
 3 small mint leaves, or 2 larger
 salt & pepper
Crispy Chickpeas
 1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed & dried
 sprinkle of paprika for color
 salt & pepper
Salad Ingredients
 6 oz spring mix
 4 basil leaves, torn
 4 mint leaves, torn
 1 cup blackberries
 ½ cup blueberries
 ½ cup crsipy chickpeas
 1 avocado, sliced thin
 ½ cup goat cheese, crumbled
1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. On a large parchment lined baking sheet, toss the dry chickpeas with the Lemon Olive Oil, Greek Seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper. Roast for 45-55 minutes, shaking the pan every 15 minutes. Cook until chickpeas are browned but not burnt. Keep a close eye on them towards the end, they'll crisp up even more as they cool.

2

In a food processor, combine the blackberries, greek yogurt, Lemon Olive Oil, Blackberry Ginger Dark Balsamic, lemon juice, water, mint, basil, salt & pepper. Pulse until you get a smooth mixture. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If you prefer a thinner dressing, add 1 additional tbsp of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.

3

In a large salad bowl, gently toss the mixed greens, torn basil and torn mint until combined. Top the salad with the blackberries, blueberries, crispy chickpeas, avocado and goat cheese. Serve with your desired protein and enjoy!

Ingredients

Blackberry Ginger Dressing
 ½ cup blackberries, fresh or thawed from frozen
 ¼ cup greek yogurt, 2% fat
 2 tsp lemon juice
 1 tbsp water
 3 small basil leaves, or 2 larger
 3 small mint leaves, or 2 larger
 salt & pepper
Crispy Chickpeas
 1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed & dried
 sprinkle of paprika for color
 salt & pepper
Salad Ingredients
 6 oz spring mix
 4 basil leaves, torn
 4 mint leaves, torn
 1 cup blackberries
 ½ cup blueberries
 ½ cup crsipy chickpeas
 1 avocado, sliced thin
 ½ cup goat cheese, crumbled

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. On a large parchment lined baking sheet, toss the dry chickpeas with the Lemon Olive Oil, Greek Seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper. Roast for 45-55 minutes, shaking the pan every 15 minutes. Cook until chickpeas are browned but not burnt. Keep a close eye on them towards the end, they'll crisp up even more as they cool.

2

In a food processor, combine the blackberries, greek yogurt, Lemon Olive Oil, Blackberry Ginger Dark Balsamic, lemon juice, water, mint, basil, salt & pepper. Pulse until you get a smooth mixture. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If you prefer a thinner dressing, add 1 additional tbsp of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.

3

In a large salad bowl, gently toss the mixed greens, torn basil and torn mint until combined. Top the salad with the blackberries, blueberries, crispy chickpeas, avocado and goat cheese. Serve with your desired protein and enjoy!

Spring Salad with Lemon Blackberry Yogurt Dressing

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