Vegan Nicoise Salad

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"When salad becomes your favorite meal ? I’m just sad that I didn’t buy all the ingredients to make this yesterday. This Vegan Nicoise is the perfect summertime entree salad ? If you can, make sure to use farm fresh ingredients for the very best flavor and nutrition ? ."
-- @sweetpotatosoul

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This hearty and colorful vegan nicoise salad will brighten up your lunchtime with beautiful green asparagus, chickpeas, and roasted potatoes. 

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Serves or Makes: 1-2 servings

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ingredients

  • 1/2 pound little red potatoes, halved
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus
  • 4 romaine lettuce leaves
  • 4 radicchio leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts (from jar)
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup pitted nicoise or kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • vegan French dressing, to taste
  • Fresh herbs (such as parsley, mint, or basil) to garnish

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of oil, then sprinkle with oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper. Spread evenly onto the baking dish and roast 30-35 minutes, until tender.

  • Step 2

    Grill the asparagus on an indoor grill pan or outdoor grill. Alternatively, you can toss in 1/2 tbsp of oil and roast along with the potatoes for 20 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Place the romaine and radicchio leaves onto your plate(s), then top with the roasted potatoes, asparagus, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, olives, and capers.

  • Step 4

    Drizzle dressing over the salad. Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy.