CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE
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
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
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Mariane Culek
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I used sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts in the dressing. It was a great substitute.
Trifosa May
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for ways to incorporate more plant-based meals into my diet. This salad is a great option.
Subhash Gurung
[email protected]This is a great salad for a summer picnic or barbecue.
Shonti Peterson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing and sauce really masked the chickpea flavor.
Edgar Kingmaker
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.
Mdjolil Miha
[email protected]I served this salad with a side of pita bread. It was a great way to soak up the dressing and sauce.
Muzmil
[email protected]I used a light yogurt for the sauce. I think it would also be good with a Greek yogurt.
Tatenda Mavhunga
[email protected]I added a chopped cucumber to this salad. It added a nice refreshing crunch.
Nikesh Bedari
[email protected]I used canned chickpeas for this salad. They worked just fine. I think next time I'll try using dried chickpeas to see if there's a difference in flavor.
Ugochukwu Enwerem
[email protected]I made this salad with fresh spinach from my garden. It was so delicious! The spinach added a nice peppery flavor to the salad.
Kamal Singh
[email protected]This salad is a great source of protein and fiber. It's also very filling. I felt satisfied after eating just a small bowl.
Aminullah Khaksar
[email protected]I love the cumin dressing! It's so flavorful and adds a nice kick to the salad. I also really enjoyed the yogurt sauce. It's a great way to add a creamy element to the salad.
Abdullah Gull
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. I had a can of chickpeas in my pantry and I was looking for a recipe to use them in. This salad was the perfect solution!
Amina Ustarkhanova
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors. I will definitely be making it again.
Christoph Dell
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. I love the simplicity of the ingredients and the fact that it's so easy to make.
Baijeed Bostami
[email protected]I was skeptical about the combination of chickpeas and spinach, but I was pleasantly surprised! The dressing and sauce really bring the flavors together. I'll definitely be making this again.
Veronica Amara
[email protected]This salad is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures! The chickpeas add a satisfying crunch, the spinach provides a refreshing green base, and the cumin dressing and yogurt sauce create a tangy and creamy balance. I highly recommend it!