65 minutes
A vibrant and hearty salad featuring roasted sweet potatoes and carrots, spiced chickpeas, fresh spinach, shallots, and a creamy yogurt dressing.
Cooked Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
cups
Sweet Potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
0 lb
Carrots, cut into ¼-inch-thick rounds
0 oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
tablespoons
Kosher Salt, plus more as needed
teaspoons
to taste
each
teaspoons
teaspoons
Plain Greek Yogurt, preferably whole-milk
cups
teaspoons
Garlic Clove, grated or minced
each
0 oz
Shallots, thinly sliced
tablespoons
1. Prepare and Roast Vegetables
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss sweet potato cubes and carrot rounds with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, and thyme sprigs. Spread them on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 40 to 50 minutes until golden brown and tender.
2. Season and Roast Chickpeas
Dry the chickpeas thoroughly and toss them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Spread them on another rimmed baking sheet and roast for 30 to 40 minutes until golden and crisp, starting 10 minutes after putting the vegetables in the oven.
3. Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and some freshly ground black pepper to create the creamy dressing.
4. Assemble the Salad
Combine fresh spinach, warm roasted vegetables, crisp chickpeas, and shallots in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until the spinach is lightly coated and begins to wilt slightly.
Dice sweet potatoes into uniform pieces and roast at 425°F with olive oil, salt, and spices until caramelized and tender.
Season with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder before roasting to make them crispy and flavorful.
Serve the roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas warm or at room temperature for maximum flavor.
Include toasted nuts or seeds like almonds or pumpkin seeds for a textural contrast.
Be mindful of dressing and seasoning to enhance, not overpower the main ingredients.
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