Courtesy of Family Features

With spring and warmer weather comes salad season, with refreshing meals centered around tasty greens, juicy tomatoes, and crave-worthy dressings that give salads an update.

Total time: 15 minutes, Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1          cup fresh cilantro

2/3       cup fresh parsley

2          tablespoons dried oregano

2          garlic cloves, minced

¼         cup red wine vinegar

2/3       cup olive oil

½         teaspoon salt

½         teaspoon pepper

1          can (14 ½ ounces) chickpeas, drained

¼         teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1          bag Fresh Express Baby Kale Mix

1          cup NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes, diced

1          medium avocado, diced

4          tablespoons Avocado Ranch Dressing

Instructions:

  • In food processor, combine cilantro, parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pulse until sauce is smooth.
  • Place chimichurri sauce in small bowl with chickpeas and crushed red pepper flakes; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, if possible.
  • Divide kale, tomatoes and avocado between four bowls. Top each bowl evenly with marinated chickpeas. Drizzle with avocado ranch dressing and serve.

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