Most people don't consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. One reason is that fruit and vegetable side dishes are often forgotten. Well, it's time to bring back the side dish, and my salad is one easy way to do just that! My salad gets its sweetness from the apple, crunch from the carrot, and creaminess from the chickpeas and edamame. With a hint of lemon, this simple side dish is filled with fun flavor and pairs perfectly with pizza.
Ingredients
1 medium red apple, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 1½ cups)
1 small carrot, peeled and cut into thin half-moons (about ⅓ cup)
1 green onion, one inch trimmed from green top and remaining onion cut into thin rounds
¾ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ cup frozen shelled edamame, cooked according to package directions
⅓ packed cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Zest of half a lemon
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
Place the apple, carrot, onion, chickpeas, edamame, and parsley in a large bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
Place the zest, olive oil, lemon juice,and mustard in a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
Stir the dressing into the apple mixture until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
This recipe makes 3 cups, and each serving has 50% vitamin A and 25% vitamin C.