CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE

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I saw Ellie Krieger make this on the Food Network on her show, Healthy Appetite. I made it for a party this weekend, and was asked for the recipe. It is very light, but very tasty! See what you think!

Provided by Whisper

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
4 cups baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
  • To make the Yogurt Sauce:.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.
  • Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves.
  • Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 339.3, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 2, Protein 6.5

Cassie Krenek
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cumin dressing and yogurt sauce really helped to balance out the flavor of the spinach.


TTBRYN TM
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a fun and colorful dish to serve at parties.


Sana Contreras
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Serena L Wood
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.


Mohamad Reja
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste preferences.


Vickie Ewing
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to cook.


Abubakar Chohan
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cumin dressing and yogurt sauce really helped to balance out the flavor of the spinach.


avery thomas
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a fun and colorful dish to serve at parties.


Saitu Ram Chaudhary
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Brisa Chavez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.


Chandu Rathore
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I made this salad for dinner last night and it was a hit with the whole family. Even my picky kids loved it!


Charles McGill
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with a more flavorful dressing.


Md Mukul
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and healthy. I like to add a little bit of feta cheese to mine for extra flavor.


Surovi Sourovi
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. It's also really easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


Obinna Divine
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the dressing was light and flavorful.


OLISEH FELIX
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing was especially delicious.


Dolores McGlotten
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This salad was a delight! The combination of chickpeas, spinach, and cumin dressing was perfect. The yogurt sauce added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.


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