This healthy vegetarian salad recipe features chickpeas and quinoa for a boost of protein.

Cilantro adds color and flavor when blended to make a creamy dressing.

Serve this cold salad for lunch or dinner.

Vegetarian Chopped Power Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Photo: Brie Passano

Process until well blended.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat.

Sprinkle with 1/3 cup pepitas before serving.

However, be aware that the ingredients may taste stronger the longer it sits.

Salad ingredients can be chopped the day before serving and placed in individual airtight storage containers.

A chopped salad is best enjoyed the day you make it.

It also pairs nicely with a thin-crust white pizza or ourTwo-Ingredient Dough Margherita Pizza.

There are so many ways to use up a container of buttermilk.

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