Mixed Greens Chickpea Salad Recipe
A simple, delicious salad with chickpeas, leafy greens and other vegetables in a refreshing orange poppy seed dressing.
Servings 2
Calories 671kcal
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens packed
- 1 cup cherry tomato whole
- ¼ cup red onion julienne
- ¾ cup chickpea or garbanzo beans used canned chickpea & drain water
- ½ cup cottage cheese optional
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- salt and pepper to taste
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup orange freshly squeezed
- ¾ tablespoon Apple cider
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons shallot chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Combine all salad ingredients and chill before serving.
Make Orange Poppy Seed Dressing
- In a blender, combine all the ingredients except poppy seeds. Pulse until well blended.
- Stir-in poppy seeds.
- Transfer to a glass container or mason jar.
- Chill before serving. Mix with salad or serve on the side.
Notes
- For thicker dressing, go to Orange Poppy Seed Dressing.
- Any leftover dressing can stay in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Consume leftover salad on the same day. Mixed greens can wilt quickly.
Nutrition
Calories: 671kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 1047mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1471IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 4mg