Choice Chickpea Salad

By vdub

This refreshing salad is also called a “Deconstructed Falafel Salad” because it features the same ingredients as a falafel sandwich, but in a healthier format! There’s no frying or baking involved... just mix everything together and enjoy. It’s a fun, satisfying, and energizing salad, perfect as the spring weather gets warmer.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas
• 1 small leek, cleaned, greens removed &thinly sliced
• 2 cloves roasted garlic, minced
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. ground coriander
• 3 Tbs. lemon juice
• 1 Tbs. flax oil
• salt & pepper (to taste)
• 2 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds
• Additional options: chopped cucumber, tomato, or tahini sauce, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients into a large bowl until everything is well distributed and evenly coated in spice.

Either heat and serve, or cover and stash it in the fridge until chilled.

Note: It will last up to 5 days refrigerated, so you can make this on Monday and enjoy it throughout the work week with ease.