
By Eman Neamat
Crispy Gnocchi Salad with A Creamy Pesto Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this delicious salad. The star of the dish is air fried gnocchi. This method makes them soft and tender on the inside while achieving a crispy exterior. Once you experience this delightful texture, you might find yourself never wanting to go back to plain boiled gnocchi! And let’s not forget the delicious creamy pesto dressing, its chefs kiss! Go throughout your fridge and whatever veggies you have in there include them in the salad, this salad is so versatile.
Updated at: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:43:06 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
55
Low
Glycemic Load
22
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories627.6 kcal (31%)
Total Fat48.2 g (69%)
Carbs40.9 g (16%)
Sugars4.3 g (5%)
Protein8.2 g (16%)
Sodium836.7 mg (42%)
Fiber4.9 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

1 packetgnocchi

1can chickpeas
drained and rinsed

⅓ cupextra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoonlemon pepper

½ teaspoongarlic powder

½ teaspoonpaprika

½ teaspoonoregano

¼ teaspoonsalt

4mini cucumbers

1red onion
or shallot

2stalks of celery

1yellow bell pepper
red or orange will be 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
Instructions
Step 1
1. Place the gnocchi and chickpeas in a bowl season with EVOO, lemon pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oregano and salt. Give everything a good toss. Transfer to the air fryer basket and air fry at 400°f for 18-20 minutes or until crispy and golden.
Step 2
2. While that’s going start prepping all the veggies, by chopping, slicing and dicing to desired size.
Step 3
3. Make the dressing— In a mason jar combine all the ingredients for the dressing, close the lid and shake well.
Step 4
4. Assemble the salad— In a large bowl combine all the salad ingredients together, the arugula, the air fried gnocchi and chickpeas, cucumbers, onions, celery, peppers, tomatoes and olives. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is coated in that delicious dressing. Serve and enjoy!!
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