March 07, 2012

CILANTRO LIME CHICKPEA SALAD



CILANTRO LIME CHICKPEA SALAD
  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 loosely packed cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 onion, chopped small
  • juice from 4 limes
  • 1 bunch of cilantro (about loosely packed cup, chopped)
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated on a microplane
  • 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
Chop the spinach very finely. Add the chickpeas, onion, and spinach to a large bowl. 
Mix the the lime juice, cilantro, sugar, mustard, garlic, chili powder, and olive oil into a dressing.
Pour over the chickpea mixture and stir to combine.
Add salt and pepper to taste. 
Let sit for about 10 minutes on the counter or overnight in the fridge to let the flavors marry. 
Enjoy!

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