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with nutritious, vibrant ingredients, this Savory Mediterranean Salad is as healthy as it is delicious! It makes a
fantastic light lunch alongside some crusty bread or a perfect afternoon snack.
Feel free to get creative by swapping the red onion for shallots or scallions,
and tossing in extra veggies like yellow or orange peppers. Use your culinary
imagination to make this salad your own!
So let’s get started
with the recipes!
Lemon Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients:
1/4 Cup extra
virgin olive oil
1/3 Cup fresh lemon juice
1 Tsp. Dijon mustard
1 Garlic clove grated
1/2 Tsp. sea salt
Instructions: In a small jar with
tight fitting lid, combine all ingredients and shake well to combine.
Salad Recipe (serving size 4)
Ingredients:
3
Cups cooked chickpeas (if you are using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse
them with water a few times, then pad dry them with paper towel
before adding to the rest of ingredients)
2/3 Cup chopped cucumber (Persian or English cucumbers are the best due to
their crispness)
1/2 Cup halved cherry tomato
1/4 Cup diced red onion
1/4 Cup chopped green olives
1/2 Cup fresh oregano, thyme, marjoram, parsley or basil
Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, add the lemon garlic
Dijon vinaigrette and gently toss them to coat. Taste and adjust
seasoning as desired.
Enjoy!
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