Creamy Chickpea & Avocado Smash Salad

Chickpea Avocado Salad with Seeds

Ingredients

1. 2 cups chickpeas 2. 1 avocado 3. ¼ cup pumpkin seeds 4. ¼ cup sunflower seeds 5. 2 tbsp hemp hearts 6. 2 tbsp ground flax 7. Lemon-herb dressing 8. 2 cups mixed greens

Detail Steps and Procedure

1. Precise Timing & Temperatures: Toast seeds at 350°F (177°C) for 5-7 minutes until golden. Marinate chickpeas 30 minutes in refrigerator at 40°F (4°C). Assemble just before serving.

2. Chef’s Techniques & Critical Steps: Mash avocado slightly with chickpeas for creaminess. Toast seeds separately for even browning. Add hemp and flax just before serving. Toss greens with dressing first, then add chickpea mixture.

3. Ingredient Preparation Details: Cook chickpeas from dry. Use ripe but firm avocado. Use raw seeds. Have hemp hearts ready. Grind flaxseed fresh. Wash and dry greens thoroughly.

4. Serving & Storage Instructions: Serve immediately. Store components separately: chickpea mixture 2 days, greens 3 days, dressing 7 days. Assemble just before eating.

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