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Chickpea Arugula Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing

Chickpea Arugula Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing Delight

This Chickpea Arugula Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing is a vibrant, protein-packed meal perfect for a healthy lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups arugula fresh leaves
  • 0.5 cups red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
For the Dressing
  • 1 medium lemon juiced and zested
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Colander

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Start by draining and rinsing the chickpeas in a colander, then set aside to drain fully.
  2. Wash and dry the arugula, ensuring it's crisp and clean.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  4. Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and zest, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup or honey.
  6. Gradually drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified and smooth.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and set the dressing aside.
  8. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, arugula, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
  9. Gently mix to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
  10. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well coated.
  11. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Dress the salad immediately before serving to maintain freshness.

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