Chickpea & Spinach Salad w/

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Chickpea & Spinach Salad w/
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Tue, 06-05-2007 - 10:10pm

This sounds a little odd, but it's REALLY yummy! The yogurt sauce is what really makes it great. I left out the mint b/c I forgot to buy it, and I didn't miss it. I'm upset that DH finished off the leftovers!!

Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Cumin Dressing and Yogurt Sauce Copyright, 2005, Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved
Show: Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger
Episode: Hot Off the Grill

2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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
Yogurt with Orange Essence, recipe below, optional
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves, optional

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

Yogurt with Orange Essence:
1/3 cup lowfat plain yogurt (I used FF)
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon honey (sub a packet of Splenda)
In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.

Yield: about 1/2 cup

Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis per Serving Calories: 163
Total Fat: 8.5 grams Saturated Fat: 0.9 grams
Protein: 5.4 grams Carbohydrates: 18 grams
Fiber: 5 grams


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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 08-04-2007 - 9:09pm

I'm going to try this with Salmon Burgers this week! Sounds really good! (Love chickpeas and spinach!)

Aggie

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Registered: 02-02-2004
Sun, 08-05-2007 - 9:40pm

This does sound really good -- let me know how you guys like it! I will have to save it for a future menu ... now if only I were organized...

T.

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Mon, 08-06-2007 - 2:42pm

I'm making it tomorrow night to serve with Salmon Burgers. Will let you know how it all turns out!

Aggie

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 08-07-2007 - 8:24pm

This was different...but really good! I have leftovers so will be munching on it for snacks or lunch tomorrow.

Thanks!

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