Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing and Roasted Chickpeas
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing and Roasted Chickpeas
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This spinach salad with a hot bacon dressing and spicy roasted chickpeas is packed with iron, protein, and amazing savory flavor, as well as a kick from zesty Tabasco Sauce and extra zing from some tart dried cranberries.
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Ingredients
For the Spinach Salad
- 8 lices Bacon , chopped
- 2 teaspoons Tabasco Original Red Sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 8 cups spinach leaves
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 ½ cups Tabasco Roasted Chickpeas , (recipe below)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese , grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Toasted Chickpeas
- 2 ounce cans chickpeas , drained
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco Original Red Sauce
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese , finely grated
Instructions
For the Spinach Salad
- Cook the chopped bacon in a fry pan over medium-high for about 2-4 minutes, or until it has reached your desired level of crispness. Spoon the cooked bacon out of the grease with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Add the bacon back to the pan, then slowly stir in the Tabasco, careful so it doesn’t splatter, then add the water and mix.
- Add the spinach, cranberries roasted chickpeas, and Parmesan cheese to a large bowl and dress the salad with the Hot Tabasco dressing. Serve immediately with additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
For the Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Drain and rinse garbanzo beans, then pat dry. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or foil. Mix the canola oil and Tabasco together and drizzle over the garbanzo beans. Stir to coat.
- Bake the beans for 35-40 minutes. Remove from the oven and season with kosher salt and the Parmesan cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store refrigerated up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
2449mg
(102%)
Potassium
452mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
5793IU
(116%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
287mg
(29%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 2449mg | 102% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 5793IU | 116% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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