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Broccoli Chickpea Salad

Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Broccoli - cut into florets
  • 1 cup Chickpeas - cooked (rinsed and drained if using canned chickpeas)
  • 3 Scallions - chopped
  • ¼ cup Cilantro - finely chopped (Original recipe used parsley)

For the Dressing:

  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt Pepper &

Instructions

  • Steam broccoli until tender, about 5~6 minutes. I microwave the broccoli for 2~3 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl.
  • Add the chickpeas, scallions and cilantro. Mix well and set aside.
  • To make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper. Drizzle in the olive oil, while stirring continuously, until the dressing emulsifies.
  • Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture, mix gently and let sit for 15~20 minutes for the flavors to meld.

Notes

Lets check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked today for BM# 41.
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