Summer Dinner Salad Recipe

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Best with Sunkist® Lemons
 
Prep Time - 15 Minutes
Serves:
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Ingredients:

  • 1 large carrot, halved lengthwise and sliced in 1/4 inch slices
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 cup petite frozen peas
  • 1 can (16 oz. each) low sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, quartered, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 tsp. anchovy paste
  • 1 Sunkist® lemon -grated peel and juice
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh herbs (parsley, dill or oregano)
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions: (Makes 4 servings)

  • Cook carrot in boiling water for 2 minutes. Add the diced potatoes, cook an additional 8 minutes. Add frozen peas and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in chickpeas. Set aside. In small non-stick skillet, heat oil and sauté onion briefly. Remove from heat, stir in garlic.
  • Drain any water from chickpea mixture and transfer the vegetables to a shallow serving bowl. Add onion and garlic mixture, and cheese cubes.
  • In small bowl, mix together anchovy paste, lemon peel and juice, herbs, salt and pepper; add to vegetable mixture. Toss ingredients gently, mixing thoroughly. Serve salad at room temperature.