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Red, White & Bleu Spinach Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained well
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (10-ounce) package fresh baby spinach, thoroughly washed
  • 1 Red Delicious apple, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup freshly slice white button mushrooms
  • 3 ounces crumbled bleu cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Toss chickpeas with 2 teaspoons oil; spread in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment or sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned and toasted. Cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes.

3. Whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar and next 3 ingredients (through black pepper) until well blended. Layer spinach and remaining ingredients in a bowl; top with roasted chickpeas. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories: 400
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Sodium: 642mg
  • Carbohydrate: 38g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Calcium: 221mg

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