Saturday Salad Suggestion

Chickpea Salad

This recipe provides 2 servings.

Ingredients:

Dressing:

1)    ½ teaspoon cumin seeds

2)    ½ cup chopped tomato

3)    ¼ cup lemon juice

4)    ¼ cup olive oil

5)    1 garlic clove, minced

6)    ½ teaspoon sea salt

7)    ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salad:

1)    1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

2)    1 medium carrot, julienned

3)    1 small zucchini, julienned

4)    2 green onions, thinly sliced

5)     ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley

6)    ¼ cup thinly sliced radishes

7)    ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

8)    3 tablespoons chopped walnuts

9)    3 cups spring mix salad greens

Instructions:

1)    For the dressing, in a dry small skillet, toast cumin seeds over medium heat until aromatic, stirring frequently. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in tomato, lemon juice, oil, garlic, sea salt, and cayenne pepper.

2)    In a bowl, combine chickpeas, carrot, zucchini, green onions, parsley, radishes, cheese and walnuts. Stir in 1/3 cup dressing.

3)    To serve, divide greens between 2 plates; top with chickpea mixture. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Enjoy!