Chickpea Cilantro Salad

This savory salad is a perfect lunch all on its own or as an accompaniment for a show-stopping dinner. Cilantro, a complex, pungent herb with citrus undertones, is the star of this dish, no longer just a garnish. Serve this salad at room temperature or cold—and prepare to discover the versatility of cilantro.

Chickpea Cilantro Salad

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Servings

6 people

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Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cups chickpeas drained and rinsed
• 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup diced green onions
• 2 cups chopped cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves peeled
• 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp salt
• black pepper to taste

Ingredients 3 1/4 cups chickpeas drained and rinsed 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper 1 cup diced green onions 2 cups chopped cilantro 2 garlic cloves peeled 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 tsp salt black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. In large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, bell pepper, and green onions.
2. In food processor, add cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper; pulse until smooth.
3. Pour dressing over chickpea mixture and stir to coat. Let sit for 20 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

Per serving: 490 calories; 23 g protein; 14 g total fat (2 g sat. fat); 73 g carbohydrates (13 g sugars, 21 g fiber); 421 mg sodium