Spinach Pesto Chickpea Salad: Taste the Summer
Welcome the summer with a fresh and nourishing bowl of goodness. Loaded with protein, fiber, and the power-packed health benefits of homemade pesto, our Spinach Pesto Chickpea Salad will add vibrant colors and flavors to your palate.
Whether you are hosting a lunch or a dinner soirée, add this to the menu and leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 cup chickpeas, soaked and cooked
- 2 tbsp tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp cucumber, chopped
- 1 tbsp coriander, chopped
For Spinach Pesto
- ½ cup spinach, steamed
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1- inch ginger
- 5 cashews, soaked
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients required for the salad in a bowl.
- Blend all the ingredients required to make pesto with water to make a smooth paste.
- Add pesto to the salad. Chill and serve with beetroot lavash.
Notes
- Chickpeas are rich in Vitamin A, C, and E. These are also loaded with choline, potassium, protein, and fiber.
- You can alternate chickpeas with any other steamed sprouts or soaked and cooked beans, as per the availability.
- This homemade pesto is packed with phytonutrients, antioxidants, and magnesium.
- Omit the nuts if you are allergic to them.
Nutrition
Calories: 150.1kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7.5gFat: 6g
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