Wilted Spinach Salad with Chickpeas
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces almonds - slivered and toasted
- 1 pint grape tomatoes - cut in half
- 1 package fresh spinach - 10-16 oz.
- 14 ounces garbanzo beans - drained and rinsed, garbanzo beans are the same thing as chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- DRESSING
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar  
 
The wonderful flavor of broiled grape tomatoes and garbanzo beans combined with spinach leaves
and toasted slivered almonds, all tossed with a simple olive oil and white wine vinegar dressing,
makes a really tasty salad recipe that complements any entrée.
 

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Directions

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Line large baking sheet with foil.
  • Spread cut tomatoes and garbanzo beans on a baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss to combine and coat. Season with salt and
    pepper.
  • Place under broiler, toss occasionally, until tomatoes are slightly charred (15-20 minutes)
    and garbanzo beans are tanned and slightly crisp.
  • Meanwhile, place spinach in large serving bowl.
  • In small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour over spinach, add hot vegetables and toasted almonds. Toss to combine. (Spinach will
    wilt slightly).
  • Note: To toast almonds, place in small dry skillet over medium low heat. Toss occasionally
    until lightly browned. Remove from heat.
  • Note: Garbanzo beans are also called chickpeas.


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