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Lentil and Chickpea Salad

Seasonal and Savory
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 small handfuls of spinach leaves divided
  • 1 can of lentils drained and rinsed
  • 1 can of garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 English cucumber quartered & sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 small handfuls of fresh arugula divided
  • Shaved parmesan cheese
  • Ground pepper

Dressing

  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons of dijon mustard I used a dijon/horseradish mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Juice of one lemon
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • If you want to set this up in a mason jar, I would suggest using a smaller, but wide jar. You don’t want too tall & narrow or else it’ll be hard to get the fork in. If you don’t have a mason jars you can always layer this in a salad bowl. The other option is to have all the ingredients placed in separate bowls and have your guests build their own. You’ve got options.
  • One salad at a time, start with the spinach. Then layer a few spoonfuls of lentils and garbanzo beans. Stack slices of cucumber, and then add a handful of tomato halves. Top with fresh arugula.
  • In case there are any dairy allergies, you can keep the cheese on the side. If not, add the parmesan and some ground pepper – ties all the ingredients together nicely.
  • To make the dressing: In a small bowl, add garlic cloves, mustard, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and mix together. Continue to whisk, while you pour in the olive oil. Season with salt + pepper.
  • When you’re ready, set out the mason jars (or salad bowl/s) and dressing in a container and guests can help themselves.
  • Serve and Enjoy!