Basmati Rice and Chickpea Salad

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Basmati Rice and Chickpea Salad

 

2 cups cooked Basmati rice

2 cups cooked chickpeas

2 bell peppers, red, yellow, or green, or a combination, finely diced

1 cup celery, chopped

1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped

1/8 cup ground flaxseed

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

4 teaspoons sesame oil

Juice of 2 lemons

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon salt

8 cups arugula, chopped

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

 

1. In a large bowl toss together rice, chickpeas, pepper, celery, green onion,

flaxseed, and parsley.

 

2. In a small bowl whisk together sesame oil and lemon juice, then add cumin,

turmeric and salt. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Serve over a

bed

of arugula and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

 

Serves 4