Pesto Chickpea Salad
Colorful, flavorful and the perfect weekday lunch or star of any backyard bbq.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium zucchini washed and sliced into quarters
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced into halves
- ⅓ cup red onion diced
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 4 oz mozzarella sliced into small pieces
Basil Pesto
- 4 oz fresh basil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon each, dried rosemary, thyme, oregano, and parsley
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Pesto: To a food processor, add basil, olive oil, and dry seasonings and pulse until you reach desired consistency. Add additional olive oil, as needed, to thin; set aside
- Add diced vegetables and mozzarella to a large mixing bowl along with pesto. Toss until well mixed. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal