Green Goddess Mason Jar Salad
From I Love You: Recipes From The Heart by Pamela Anderson
Makes 2 salads
INGREDIENTS
Couscous
1 cup water
1 cup couscous
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp fine sea salt, plus more if needed
Green Goddess Dressing (recipe below
1 thinly sliced lemon, skin and all
Salad
2 cups microgreen sprouts
1 3/4 cup Crispy Chickpeas (recipe below)
2 cups mâche or mixed salad greens
Freshly ground black pepper
Green Goddess Dressing
makes 1 cup
1/2 cup plain unsweetened plant yogurt or plant sour cream
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp maple syrup
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup tarragon leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
*combine all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
Crispy Chickpeas
1 can chickpeas
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp aleppo pepper
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Make the dressing: Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth (makes about 1 cup).
Crisp the Chickpeas: Preheat the oven to 425 Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse the chickpeas well, then spread them out on a clean kitchen towel and pat thoroughly dry. Transfer the chickpeas to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with the paprika, turmeric, Aleppo pepper, salt, and lots of black pepper. Roast until golden brown, about 20 minutes (makes about 1 3/4 cup).
Prepare the couscous: In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the couscous, olive oil, and salt. Remove from heat, cover the pan, and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
Assemble the salad: Divide the dressing between 2 16-oz glass jars. Layer in a slice or two of lemon. Add the couscous, followed by the sprouts, Crispy Chickpeas, and finally the mâche greens on top. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Keep in the fridge until you're ready to serve, or take the jars with you to the beach for a picnic.
