Cilantro Chickpea Salad

Course Salad
Cuisine Indian, Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 15oz. can chickpeas, rinsed & drained
  • 15oz. can spinach, rinsed & drained
  • 1/4 sweet onion finely chopped
  • Juice from 1.5 limes
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 4 cups pasta cooked
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, add the spinach and pulse a few times until chopped very small. Add the processed spinach, drained chickpeas, and chopped onion into a large bowl.
  • In the food processor, add the lime juice, cilantro, mustard, sugar, garlic, cumin, and oil. Process until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing on top of the spinach and chickpea mixture and stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let stand for at least 10 minutes to let flavors develop. Serve over cooked pasta or rice.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

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