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Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Cumin Dressing and Yogurt Sauce (Ellie Krieger) Recipe

Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Cumin Dressing and Yogurt Sauce (Ellie Krieger) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
4 cups baby spinach leaves
yogurt with orange essence, recipe below , optional
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves , optional
1/3 cup lowfat plain yogurt
1/4 tsp orange zest
2 tbsp orange juice
1/2 tsp honey

Directions:

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:
In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.
Yield: about 1/2 cup
Per serving: Calories 163; Total Fat 8.5 grams; Saturated Fat 0.9 grams; Mono Fat: 5 grams; Poly Fat: 2 grams; Protein 5.4 grams; Total Carbohydrate 18 grams; Fiber 5 grams; Cholesterol 0 milligrams; Sodium 147 milligrams

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	96.49 Kcal (404 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.34g	11%
Cholesterol	0.29mg	0%
Sodium	35mg	1%
Potassium	177.58mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.53g	2%
Sugars	2.44g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.08g	4%
Protein	1.51g	3%
Vitamin C	14.2mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	23.1mg	128%
Calcium	45mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	147.89 Kcal (619 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.26g	11%
Cholesterol	0.45mg	0%
Sodium	53.65mg	1%
Potassium	272.19mg	4%
Total Carbs	10g	2%
Sugars	3.74g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	4%
Protein	2.31g	3%
Vitamin C	21.7mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	6%
Iron	35.4mg	128%
Calcium	69mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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