Lemon Basil Zucchini Noodle Salad
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 of a lemon
- 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 large basil leaves finely chopped
Salad
- 1 cup canned chickpeas/garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion sliced in julienned stripes or diced (cook's preference)
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 cup greens arugula, baby spinach roughly chopped, your choice
- 2 zucchini spiraled (looking like noodles) cut into the length desired
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette by placing all ingredients, except the olive oil into the bottom of the salad bowl. Whisk together. Add the olive oil, whisking to incorporate and blend.
- Add all of the salad ingredients on top of the dressing.
- Toss to dress the ingredients. Serve and enjoy!
- Optional: To make a complete meal, top with grilled slices of chicken or any other protein.