DOLE BE Exotic! ® Crispy Chickpea Avocado Salad

Ingredients

• For the crispy chickpeas:
• 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp cumin
• Salt & pepper to taste
• For the salad:
• 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g. baby spinach, arugula, romaine)
• 1 ripe DOLE BE Exotic!® avocado, sliced or cubed
• ½ DOLE® GO Organic! cucumber, sliced
• 1 small DOLE® GO Organic! carrot, shredded or ribboned1 small carrot, shredded or ribboned
• ½ DOLE® GO Organic! red onion, thinly sliced
• 6–8 cherry tomatoes, halved
• Fresh herbs (parsley, coriander, or mint), optional
• Optional: crumbled feta or vegan cheese
• For the dressing:
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt & pepper to taste

Method