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

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