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Spicy Chickpea Salad
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 can (29 ounces) of chickpeas, rinsed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 jalapeño peppers, finely sliced or chopped (increase or decrease the amount based on your preference)
- 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
- ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 cup baby arugula, chopped
Step 1
Microwave chickpeas in a medium bowl on high for 1½ minutes or until hot.
Step 2
Stir in oil, juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and let sit for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Add carrots, olives, and jalapeños. Once the chickpeas have reached room temperature, add the arugula.
Step 4
Toss the salad well and then serve. Enjoy!
