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Spinach and Arugula Salad with Indian- Spiced Chickpeas and Charred Red Onions

 

Quick and healthy...
 

3 medium 

 

red onions, trimmed and cut into wedges

 

 

 

kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

 

4 Tbs 

 

extra- virgin olive oil

 

3 cloves 

 

garlic, peeled and minced

 

2 tsp 

 

brown mustard seeds

 

2 tsp 

 

cumin seeds

 

15 ounce 

 

can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

 

1 Tbs 

 

chopped basil

 

4 handfuls 

 

each of spinach and arugula

 

1 large 

 

lemon, juiced

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss onion wedges in 1 Tbsp. oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast until charred at the edges. (check on them every 5 minutes until done.)

2

Heat remaining 3 Tbsp. of oil in a nonstick skillet on medium and add mustard seeds. When they begin to pop, cover the pan and let them finish (20- 30 seconds). Immediately turn down the heat to prevent the seeds from burning and add garlic and cumin seeds. Toss until garlic and cumin are toasted. Add chickpeas and toss to coat in the spices and oil. Remove from heat.

3

Assemble salad: Place greens in each of four bowls. Sprinkle with chickpeas. Split roasted onions between the salads. Squeeze lemon juice over each salad and sprinkle with kosher salt. Serve immediately.

 

Servings: 4

 

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Adapted from A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen

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