This easy, light and nutritious salad gives you energy and zing to help you keep up with all manner of things. Mix protein-filled chickpeas and barley with juicy pomegranate seeds, crunchy cukes and bright herbs. Toss it with a tangy lemon vinaigrette to keep it all lively, and you’ll feel fueled for anything.
Chickpea, Barley & Pomegranate Picnic Salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 295 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpeas
- 2 cups cooked pearl barley or farro
- 1 cup cucumbers diced, peeled or unpeeled
- 2 cups pomegranate seeds
- 2 Tbsp. parsley
- 2 Tbsp. cilantro
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. agave syrup
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. pink salt
Instructions
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In bowl, toss together chickpeas and barley. Stir in cucumber, pomegranate seeds and herbs.
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In small bowl, whisk together ingredients for dressing.
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Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Chickpea, Barley & Pomegranate Picnic Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Sodium 93mg4%
Potassium 432mg12%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 9g36%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 783IU16%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.