Description
A healthy and refreshing salad combining chickpeas, lentils, and spinach with a zesty lemon olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cooked green lentils
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, cooked green lentils, chopped spinach, and thinly sliced red onion.
- If desired, add crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint to the salad mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the lemon olive oil dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. You may add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
- Serve the chickpea, lentil, and spinach salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for later.
Notes
This salad tastes great chilled; letting it sit enhances the flavors. You can add extra vegetables or protein for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean