Creamy Dill Salad w/ Roasted Sweet Potato & Crunchy Chickpeas

A Creamy Dill Salad with a Protein-Packed Crunch That’s as Satisfying as It Is Delicious

Looking for a salad that’s hearty, flavourful, and packed with texture? This Creamy Dill Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato and Crunchy Chickpeas takes a classic salad kit to the next level with vibrant toppings and bold seasonings. Perfect as a meal on its own or a show-stopping side dish, this recipe is easy to customize and full of wholesome goodness.

Want to see how it all comes together? Watch the video here for a step-by-step guide!

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Ingredients

For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

• 1 medium-large sweet potato, diced
• Olive oil
• Freshly cracked pepper
• Salt
• Paprika
• Italian seasoning

For the Crunchy Chickpeas:

• 1 large can of chickpeas, strained, rinsed, and patted dry
• Olive oil
• Za’atar
• Falafel spice
• Garlic powder
• Freshly cracked pepper
• Salt

For the Salad:

• 1 Taylor Farms Creamy Dill Pickle Salad Kit (includes greens, dill seasoning, feta cheese, brioche croutons, and creamy dill ranch dressing)
• Radishes, halved and sliced
• Pickled turnip, diced
• Optional: Use the brioche croutons from the kit or substitute with seeds and nuts for additional crunch

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Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:

• Dice the sweet potato into bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
• Drizzle with olive oil and season with freshly cracked pepper, salt, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.

3. Prepare the Chickpeas:

• Open a can of chickpeas, strain, rinse, and pat them dry with a clean paper towel.
• Coat the chickpeas with olive oil, za’atar, falafel spice, garlic powder, freshly cracked pepper, and salt. Toss to combine.

4. Roast the Vegetables:

• Line two baking sheets with tinfoil (aluminum foil) for easy cleanup.
• Spread the diced sweet potatoes on one sheet and the chickpeas on another, ensuring they’re in a single layer.
• Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then check and add additional time as needed to achieve your desired crispiness.

5. Prepare the Salad Base:

• While the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are roasting, wash and slice the radishes. Dice the pickled turnip.
• In a large bowl, combine the salad greens from the Taylor Farms Creamy Dill Pickle Salad Kit with the included dill seasoning packet and feta cheese.

6. Assemble the Salad:

• Once the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are done, let them cool slightly to avoid wilting the salad greens.
• Add the roasted sweet potatoes, crunchy chickpeas, radishes, and pickled turnip to the salad bowl.
• Drizzle with the creamy dill ranch dressing included in the kit and toss to combine.

7. Serve and Enjoy:

• Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and savoury flavours.
• Optional: Add the brioche croutons included in the kit or swap them for seeds and nuts for a healthier crunch.

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Why You’ll Love This Salad

• Hearty and Satisfying: Roasted sweet potatoes and crunchy chickpeas make this salad filling enough to stand alone as a meal.
• Bold Flavours: The creamy dill dressing and za’atar-spiced chickpeas add layers of flavour to every bite.
• Customizable: Use the brioche croutons, or skip them and add seeds or nuts instead.
• Quick and Convenient: The Taylor Farms Salad Kit saves time while still allowing you to get creative.

This salad is a delightful mix of fresh, roasted, and tangy elements that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dish, this recipe has you covered.

With love from my kitchen to yours,

—Neena