Caprese Chickpea Salad with Toasted Baguette Chips
Caprese Chickpea Salad with Toasted Baguette Chips is a fresh Italian salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, chickpeas, cucumber, basil, and balsamic vinaigrette.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls halved
- 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Toasted Baguette Chips:
- 12 slices thin baguette
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Brush the baguette slices lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle the baguette slices with garlic powder and salt.
- Bake the baguette slices for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and crisp.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the baguette chips cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Using a wire whisk, mix until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, chickpeas, cucumber, and basil.
- Pour the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad. Toss gently until the salad is evenly coated.
- Serve right away with the toasted baguette chips or pita chips for scooping.
Notes
Storing
Store the salad - Place leftover salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Store the baguette chips - Place cooled baguette chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Store separately - Keep the salad and baguette chips in separate containers so the chips stay crisp.Nutrition
Calories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 21gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 1081mgPotassium: 562mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 901IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 364mgIron: 5mg
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