MEDITERRANEAN CRUNCH SALAD 

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New favorite salad alert this Mediterranean Crunch Salad  is so citrusy fresh - perfect for summer. I baked some cumin flavored chickpeas to add some healthy crunch instead of nutritiousness croutons. These baked chickpeas are so yummy even as a snack on the go! 
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MEDITERRANEAN CRUNCH SALAD
🔅 grilled chicken marinated in lemon, oregano , mint, and EVOO for at least 2 hours in the fridge
🔅 baked crunchy chickpeas (recipe below)  
🔅 roasted eggplant, mushrooms, and tomatoes (just cube and toss in avocado oil, sea salt & pepper for 30 minutes in the oven at 375 - all on the same pan so the flavors combine)
🔅 crumbled feta
🔅 almond slices
🔅 mixed greens
🔅 dressed in 1 T EVOO, 1 T lemon juice, and lemon zest per bowl and a dash of S&P

CRUNCHY CHICKPEAS

🔅 1 can of organic chickpeas drained and rinsed
🔅 Toss chickpeas in 1 T Chosen Foods Avocado Oil, 1 tsp salt and turmeric. 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper, cumin and garlic powder. 
🔅 Arrange on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven at 325 degrees for 1 hour. 
🔅 Store in pantry for 3 days or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. 

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