RECIPE: SPRING CHICKPEA SALAD

Spring Chickpea Salad with Honey Garlic Lime Vinaigrette is perfect for work-day lunches, or a side dish.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 1-15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 4-5 large asparagus sprigs, about 1 cup chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or red onion
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta, omit for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 large lime, juiced
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper – to taste

PREPARATION

Place chickpeas, romaine, asparagus, shallots, and feta in a medium bowl. Gently mix to combine.

Combine vinegar, lime juice, garlic, honey, olive oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl. To make easy, place bowl on a kitchen towel to prevent from moving. Very slowly drizzle olive oil in a steady drizzle while whisking, using a whisk, to emulsify. Add to salad immediately. Mix to combine.

Taste for seasoning, add salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories: 278
Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
Carbs: 34.1 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 7.6 g

 

Source: https://www.notjustbaked.com