Organic Chickpea Salad

by Olivia Martinez April 18, 2016

Organic chickpeas are an excellent source of protein and taste amazing, especially when paired with roasted veggies and fresh herbs. This healthy
organic chickpea salad recipe is a great lunch or dinner option. Hope you enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

SALAD

2 cups of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
3 stocks of celery, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup of fresh basil, finely chopped
1 cup of organic dried cranberries
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoons organic extra-virgin olive oil

DRESSING

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons organic extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

DIRECTIONS:

In a small cast-iron pan add 1 tablespoon of organic extra-virgin olive and warm on medium heat.

Sauté peppers, celery, garlic until soft.

Combine sautéd veggie mixture with chickpeas, dried cranberries, salt and pepper.

In a separate bowl combine dressing ingredients, whisk.

Dress salad and enjoy.