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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: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls bocconcini or ciliegine
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
Roasted Garlic Basil Dressing
  • 1 head garlic roasted
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Roasted Garlic
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the head of garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 20 minutes until soft.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a blender, combine the roasted garlic cloves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, honey, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and torn basil. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The flavors improve as it sits.

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