Summer Chickpea Salad (No oil)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 162.0
  • Total Fat: 5.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 265.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
  • Protein: 5.1 g

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Introduction

Recipe adapted from: Dreena Burton
This salad is a breeze to make, and makes a deliciously satisfying meal when you’d love a hearty bean dish but it’s too hot to turn on that oven! Serve over greens, with a side of grilled potatoes or sides of bread. Recipe adapted from: Dreena Burton
This salad is a breeze to make, and makes a deliciously satisfying meal when you’d love a hearty bean dish but it’s too hot to turn on that oven! Serve over greens, with a side of grilled potatoes or sides of bread.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    3 leaves Basil
    1 fruit without skin and seeds Avocados, California (Haas)
    1 tbsp chopped Fresh Chives
    1 cup Spinach, fresh
    2 cup Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
    1 tbsp Maple Grove Farms 100% Pure Maple Syrup
    1 serving Lemon, fresh squeezed, juice of one whole lemon
    0.50 cup Red Onion Raw (1/4 cup, 40g or 1.4oz)
    1 tsp Dijon Mustard (Great Value)
    0.5 cup slices Cucumber (with peel)

Tips

Add tomato, kalamata olives or goat cheese if desired.


Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice (starting with 2 tbsp), maple syrup, dijon, salt, and lemon zest (if using). Add the chickpeas, avocado, spinach, and basil (and chives, if using). Toss through, gently so not to break up the avocado too much. Taste, if you'd like more lemony tang, add the additional 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice. Season as desired with more salt or with some pepper. Serve!

Avocado Note: If not serving straight away, store in the fridge in a covered container. Note that the avocado in this salad will oxidize slightly after several hours, this salad is best eaten the same day. If you want to make ahead, add the avocado just before serving.

Serving Size: Makes 6-1/2 cup servings