MINT LEMONADE CHICKPEA SALAD

Caregory : Easy And Quick Recipes

Each bite of this mint lemonade chickpea salad is like a drop of sunshine for your taste buds. Mint and lemon are no flavor strangers, and although both can be quite bold, they work wonderfully together, especially in this dressing.

Ingredient

    • 2 cups cooked chickpeas, or 1 ¼ (15-ounce) cans, drained, rinsed, and cooled to room temperature
    • ¾ cup quartered cherry tomatoes
    • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
    • 2 tablespoons packed, finely chopped fresh mint
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • freshly cracked sea or Himalayan salt
    • freshly cracked black pepper
    • 6 oz. fresh spinach

Direction

    • Place the chickpeas and quartered tomatoes in a medium bowl.
    • Whisk the lemon juice, mint, and garlic in a separate bowl; season with a few grinds of fresh Himalayan salt and pepper to taste.
    • Add the dressing to the chickpeas and tomatoes and toss.
    • Place a handful of spinach on each plate. Divide chickpea mixture among plates and serve, garnished with additional mint and lemon slices.
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