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Chickpea Spinach Salad

A Chickpea Spinach Salad is a vibrant, nutritious, and easy-to-make dish that serves as an excellent side or a light main course. It combines the hearty, satisfying texture of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) with the fresh, leafy green of spinach. Typically, this salad is dressed with a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and sometimes mustard, enhancing the flavors and providing a bright, tangy contrast to the earthy chickpeas and spinach. Additional ingredients often include sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese, adding crunch, color, and a creamy saltiness. This dish is beloved for its balance of protein, fiber, and vitamins, making it a wholesome choice for lunches, picnics, or as a side. Fresh or dried herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or mint can be added for extra flavor, and for a spicy kick, a pinch of red pepper flakes or freshly ground black pepper works wonderfully.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup fresh lettuce
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 small red onion, finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • Salt and chaat masala to taste
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, spinach, cucumber, tomato, and onion.
  2. Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and chaat masala. Mix well.
  3. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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Keywords: Chickpea Spinach Salad