Fresh & Flavorful Summer Salads That Are Sure To Satisfy

Summer salads enjoyed al fresco are something that we dream about all year long. Biena Roasted Chickpea Snacks are the perfect protein-packed crunchy topping to elevate your salad from pretty tasty to absolutely delicious. Crispy and full of flavor, these snacks are a great plant-protein alternative or just an awesome crunchy topping you didn’t know you were missing. We have partnered up with 3 amazing people to craft some tasty summer recipes that you can enjoy year-round!

Loaded Summer Salad
Crafted by @passthetreats

Loaded Summer Salad

This colorful & plentiful salad will have you feeling like you are sitting beside the water at an amazing restaurant from the comfort of your own home.

By adding in Biena Rockin Ranch Roasted Chickpea Snacks you get a cool & creamy ranch flavor juxtaposed with the sweet & tangy flavor of the BBQ chicken and veggies.

Ingredients:

  1. Spring mix (or your favorite base)
  2. BBQ chicken (I baked some chicken breasts with a little bbq sauce. Also optional to keep it vegetarian)
  3. Roasted red pepper
  4. Pickled onions
  5. Green onion
  6. Biena Rockin Ranch Roasted Chickpea Snacks
  7. Goat cheese
  8. Fresh dill

Dressing:

  • Olive oil
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Lemon juice
  • Honey 

Any & Everything Crunchy Salad
Crafted by @lushfoodnprettithings

Any & Everything Crunchy Salad

This Any & Everything Crunchy Salad brings together tons of veggies, colors & a delicious homemade dressing.

Topped with Biena Honey Roasted Chickpea Snacks, a touch of sweetness offers an opposite but delicious pairing with the hot honey & dijon mustard in the dressing.

Ingredients:

  1. 1 bunch kale
  2. 1/4 head white cabbage, sliced
  3. 1/2 pint tomatoes, sliced
  4. 1 Persian cucumber, diced
  5. 1 bell pepper diced
  6. 1 small watermelon radish, thinly sliced
  7. 1 avocado, diced
  8. 3 scallions, chopped
  9. 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  10. 1/4 cup feta, crumbled
  11. Plentiful serving Biena Honey Roasted Chickpea Snacks

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup evoo
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp hot honey
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • salt & pepper 

Everything But The Bagel Salad
Crafted by @fuelwithrae

Everything But The Bagel Salad

This simple salad can be used for a work day lunch or dressed up to share with family and friends at your next outdoor dinner party.

Biena Lil Bit of Everything Roasted Chickpea Snacks are the perfect way to top off this savory salad. The mix of garlic, onion, poppy & sesame seeds will have you feeling like you seasoned your salad when all you did was add a hearty portion of a protein packed snack that will keep you running all day.

Ingredients:

  1. Spring mix
  2. Carrots (cut into wedges)
  3. Grape tomatoes
  4. Biena Lil Bit of Everything Roasted Chickpea Snacks

Dressing:

  • Equal parts balsamic vinegar & olive oil
  • Splash of lemon juice & maple syrup
  • Sprinkle of salt and pepper

Enjoy these salads with a refreshing beverage of your choice and enjoy the warm weather & the memories that it brings!

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