This protein chickpea and spinach salad is ideal for days when you need something quick, nutritious and without cooking. Chickpeas provide vegetable protein and fiber, baby spinach provides iron and folic acid, and the lemon dressing brings it all together with vibrant freshness.
Mediterranean
Chickpea salad with baby spinach and lemon
Cold chickpea salad with baby spinach, red onion, cherry tomatoes and lemon dressing. Vegan, high in fiber and vegetable protein.
- Spain
- Salad
- Light
- High fiber
- Low sugar
- easy
10 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 280 kcal
- Protein 12 g
- Fiber 9 g
- Carbohydrates 30 g
- Fat 12 g
- Sodium 280 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Chickpea salad with baby spinach and lemon is a preparation from Spain with easy difficulty. Reserve about 10 minutes in total (10 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 400 g of drained cooked chickpeas.
- Have ready: 150 g baby spinach.
- Have ready: 200 g cherry tomatoes.
- Have ready: ½ red onion in fine julienne.
- Have ready: 50 g of pumpkin seeds.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Drain and rinse the chickpeas
Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Wash and dry the baby spinach
Wash and dry the baby spinach. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Cut the cherry tomatoes in half
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Mix the lemon and cumin dressing
Mix the lemon and cumin dressing. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Dress and mix gently
Dress and mix gently. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step.
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Serve with pumpkin seeds on top
Serve with pumpkin seeds on top. Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature.
Chef's tips
- Draining the ingredients well prevents the dish from becoming watery or greasy.
- Serve immediately after resting: the temperature contrast enhances aroma and texture.
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