I grew up eating chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) and still love them to this day. They are nutrient dense, full of protein, fiber, and iron.
Because of their delightful taste and nutritional benefits, I am always looking for new ways to use them when cooking and often add them to salads or main course dishes. This Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Mint recipe is a perfect combination of fresh ingredients and is super simple to make. On it’s own or as a side, this recipe will fill you up and leave you smiling. For some added protein, simply add shrimp, chicken, or salmon.
Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Mint
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Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Mint
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Ingredients
- 1can (15 ounces) chickpeasrinsed and drained
- 2 scallionsfinely chopped
- 1 cucumberpeeled, seeded, and chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepperchopped
- 1/4cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 3tablespoons lemon juice
- 2tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlicminced
- 1/4teaspoon sea salt
- Ground black pepper
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the chickpeas, scallions, cucumber, bell pepper, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, oil, garlic, and salt. Season to taste with black pepper. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe by Dawna Stone originally published on MindBodyGreen.com.
