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Crisp & Crunch Harvest Salad

Enjoy the perfect balance of earthy flavors and sweetness in my Crisp & Crunch Harvest Salad. Made with fresh broccolini, savory shiitake mushrooms, protein-packed chickpeas, sweet craisins and more! It's a deliciously satisfying dish for any occasion.

I use an air fryer for this recipe!

Ingredients:

🙏 2 cups Broccolini or Broccoli heads

🙏 1 large handful of Arugula

🙏 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed

🙏 ¾ cup of craisins

🙏 ¾ cup of shitake

🙏 ¾ cup of frozen peas

🙏 ¾ cup of wild rice

🙏 1 ½ cup of vegetable stock

🙏 Salt & pepper to taste (S/P)

🙏 Fresh cilantro

🙏 1 lemon

🙏 EVOO

Instructions:

1. Rinse and steam the broccolini heads in the microwave for 2 minutes.

2. Large chop the shitakes and season with EVOO, S/P and cook in the air fryer for 7 minutes at 400 degrees

3. Cook the rice, 3 Tbsp of EVOO, and vegetable stock on the stovetop or in a rice cooker as instructed.

4. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, chickpeas, craisins, and frozen peas. Once cooled, add the broccolini, shitakes, and rice.

5. Squeeze the juice of one lemon and add equal parts of EVOO to a container, season with S/P and finely chopped cilantro.

6. Pour over the salad, mix well, and serve!

This Crisp & Crunch Harvest Salad is a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that combines savory, sweet, and crunchy elements in every bite. Perfect as a light meal or a refreshing side, it's a versatile recipe that brings together the goodness of vegetables, legumes, and fruit for a wholesome, flavorful experience. Enjoy it as a delicious way to nourish your body and delight your taste buds!

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