Name: Highprotein Caprese Chickpea Sala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon (45 ml) s balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoon (10 ml) s Dijon mustard; 1 small clove garlic, grated (about 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml)); 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt; 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground pepper; 2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 medium Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced (11/4 cup (660 ml) s); 1 cup (240 ml) small fresh moz zarella balls; 1/4 cup (60 ml) thinly sliced fresh basil

Description

Discover how to make a delicious High-Protein Caprese Chickpea Salad! Learn the simple steps for a nutritious meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

3 tablespoon (45 ml) s balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon (30 ml) s extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoon (10 ml) s Dijon mustard
1 small clove garlic, grated (about 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml))
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) ground pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 medium Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced (11/4 cup (660 ml) s)
1 cup (240 ml) small fresh moz zarella balls
1/4 cup (60 ml) thinly sliced fresh basil

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Instructions

In a spacious bowl, combine the vinegar, oil, mustard, grated garlic, salt, and pepper by whisking them together thoroughly.
Incorporate the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, mozzarella, and basil into the mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Chill in the refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy.

Notes

Grate garlic finely for a smoother dressingnRinse chickpeas well to enhance dressing absorptionnHalve tomatoes to boost salad flavor