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Caprese Chickpea Salad with Roasted Garlic Basil Dressing

A refreshing and nutritious salad combining chickpeas, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and a flavorful roasted garlic basil dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cubed
  • 1 cup fresh basil torn
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper to taste
Roasted Garlic Basil Dressing
  • 1 head garlic whole
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup fresh basil packed
  • 1 tbsp honey optional for sweetness
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Roasted Garlic
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast for 20-25 minutes until soft.
  2. Once roasted, let it cool slightly, then squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins into a blender.
Make the Dressing
  1. In the blender with the roasted garlic, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, honey (if using), and salt. Blend until smooth.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and torn basil leaves.
  2. Drizzle the roasted garlic basil dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy your Caprese Chickpea Salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The dressing can also be stored separately.

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