Chickpea Confetti Salad

Adapted from Taste for Live, April 11, 2011

This heart-healthy gluten-free recipe makes a great brunch salad or side dish.

Serves 6

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

2 cups cooked short-grain brown rice, cooled

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 large carrots, peeled and diced

2 scallions, sliced thin

1 – 2 Tbsp. fresh dill, to taste

1/4 cup chopped NOW Real Food® Pecans*

1/2 cup raisins

Dressing Ingredients:

4 Tbsp. NOW Real Food® Extra Virgin Olive Oil*

2 Tbsp. champagne vinegar

1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp. NOW Real Food® Agave Nectar*

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 tsp. sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl. 
2. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to blend.

Per serving:
513 calories
10 g Protein
78 g Carbohydrates
8 g Fiber
19 g Total Fat
274 mg Sodium

*NOW items available at your local health food store