Elevate your salad game with this delicious creation! The star of the dish is air-fried gnocchi, which are soft and tender inside while boasting a crispy exterior. Once you experience this delightful texture, you might never want to go back to plain boiled gnocchi! Complementing the gnocchi is a flavorful, creamy pesto dressing. This versatile salad can accommodate any veggies you have on hand. Dive in and enjoy a refreshing, satisfying meal!
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Ingredients
🥔 1 packet of gnocchi (1 lb)
🥫 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
🫒 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
🍋 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
🧄 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon paprika
🌿 1/2 teaspoon oregano
🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
🥒 4 mini cucumbers
🧅 1 red onion or shallot
🌿 2 stalks of celery
🌶️ 1 yellow bell pepper (red or orange are great too)
🍅 Cherry tomatoes, as much as you want
🫒 Kalamata olives, as much as you want
🥗 Arugula, as much as you want
Creamy Pesto Dressing:
🥄 1/2 cup mayonnaise
🌿 1/2 cup pesto
🍋 1/3 cup lemon juice
🫒 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
🧂 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1- Season and Air Fry:
- Place the gnocchi and chickpeas in a bowl. Add extra virgin olive oil, lemon pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and salt. Toss well to coat.
- Transfer the gnocchi and chickpeas to an air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes or until golden and crispy.
2- Prepare the Vegetables:
- While the gnocchi and chickpeas are air-frying, chop, slice, and dice all the vegetables (cucumbers, onion, celery, bell pepper, tomatoes, and olives) to your desired size.
3- Make the Dressing:
- In a mason jar, combine all ingredients for the creamy pesto dressing. Close the lid tightly and shake well until fully combined.
4- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine arugula, air-fried gnocchi and chickpeas, cucumbers, onions, celery, peppers, tomatoes, and olives.
- Pour the creamy pesto dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful medley of flavors and textures!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Equipment:
- Air fryer
- Large bowl
- Mason jar
Cooking Tips:
- Feel free to mix in any other veggies you have available; this salad is highly adaptable.
- For extra crunch, you can add toasted nuts or seeds.
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