Ingredients
– 2 teaspoons honey
– 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
– 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (use half if using fine sea salt)
– 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
– 1/2 cup pine nuts
– 3 cups cooked chickpeas (or two 15-oz cans drained and rinsed)
– 3 cups halved cherry tomatoes
– 2 cups diced cucumber (from 1 English cucumber)
– 1 cup diced red onion (from 1 small onion)
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives
– 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
– Flaky sea salt to taste
Instructions
1-First, in a large bowl, whisk together the honey, white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt until well combined.
2-Slowly whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture emulsifies, creating a smooth dressing.
3-Toast the pine nuts in a skillet over low heat, stirring often until they are lightly browned and fragrant for added crunch and flavor.
4-Add the chickpeas to the dressing and toss gently to coat them evenly.
5-Then, mix in the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, toasted pine nuts, chives, and parsley.
6-Toss all the ingredients together to combine, then taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
7-Finally, transfer the salad to a serving dish or storage containers and refrigerate for 1 to 2 days to let the flavors meld.
Last Step:
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๐ง Adjust salt quantities depending on the salt type used, as saltiness varies.
๐ฅซ Use freshly cooked chickpeas for more flavor, or canned for convenience.
๐ฐ Toast pine nuts to enhance their aroma and flavor before adding to the salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 300 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
