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Carrot and Chickpea Salad Recipe

Carrot and Chickpea Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 cups fresh cilantro, leaves and stems packed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 lb carrot, peeled and coarsely shredded

Directions:

In a food processor, combine the lemon juice with the minced garlic and let stand 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat the vegetable oil over medium heat; add almonds and toast, while stirring, until golden, about 4 minutes; drain almonds on paper towels.
Place half the almonds in the food processor along with the cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne; pulse to chop.
Add the olive oil and process to a paste; season with salt and pepper.
Transfer to a large bowl, add chickpeas and carrots and toss.
Garnish with remaining almonds.
TO MAKE MJM: Transfer dressing (paste) to a large bowl and toss with chickpeas. Divide chickpea mixture among 4 1-quart mason jars. Layer in carrots, then almonds. Close jars and refrigerate. Shake to mix just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	501.62 Kcal (2100 kJ)
Calories from fat	419.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.56g	72%
Sodium	117.51mg	5%
Potassium	575.29mg	12%
Total Carbs	19.75g	7%
Sugars	6.97g	28%
Dietary Fiber	5.76g	23%
Protein	6.33g	13%
Vitamin C	12.3mg	21%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	38%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	99.8mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	251.27 Kcal (1052 kJ)
Calories from fat	209.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.32g	72%
Sodium	58.86mg	5%
Potassium	288.17mg	12%
Total Carbs	9.89g	7%
Sugars	3.49g	28%
Dietary Fiber	2.88g	23%
Protein	3.17g	13%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	38%
Iron	0.7mg	7%
Calcium	50mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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