Weekly Recipe Spotlight: Vibrant Chickpea Salad

Welcome to our Weekly Recipe Spotlight! This week, we're featuring a nutritious and flavorful dish perfect for any meal – the Vibrant Chickpea Salad. This recipe is ideal for those seeking a healthy, easy-to-prepare meal or side dish.

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

- 3 cups chickpeas, drained & rinsed (use boxed, canned, or prepare from scratch)

- 2 cups grape tomatoes, mixed yellow/red, halved

- 1/2 an English cucumber, diced

- 1/2 cup red onions, finely chopped

- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted & halved

- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

- 1/4 cup dill, chopped

- 1/4 cup mint, chopped

For the Dressing:

- 2 Tbsp olive oil

- 2 Tbsp lemon juice

- 2 tsp dijon mustard (adjust to taste)

- 1/4 tsp garlic powder or 1 fresh clove grated (to taste)

- 1 tsp sea salt

- Ground pepper, to taste

- 2 tsp honey

Directions:

1. Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to form your salad dressing.

2. Mix the Salad: Add the chickpeas, olives, onions, tomatoes, and cucumber to the bowl. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

3. Incorporate Fresh Herbs: Add the chopped parsley, dill, and mint to the salad. Toss again to distribute the herbs evenly.

4. Season to Perfection: Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or mustard as needed.

Enjoy Your Salad:

This chickpea salad is perfect as a light yet satisfying side dish with proteins like grilled salmon or chicken, or it can be enjoyed on its own as a nutritious lunch. It's packed with fiber from the chickpeas and full of antioxidants from the fresh herbs and vegetables.

Check out the pictures below to see how this delightful dish comes together. It's as beautiful as it is delicious! Whether for a casual meal or a special gathering, this chickpea salad is sure to be a hit.

Stay tuned for more tasty and healthy recipes every week. Happy cooking and eating!