Spinach, Artichoke, and Chickpea Salad

A feast of color and texture, this salad is, a pleasure to make and serve, ready in minutes. It can be served in a larger portion as a main-dish salad (in that case you may want to toss in some additional chickpeas), or in smaller portions as a substantial side salad. 

Serves: 4 to 6

• 4 to 6 ounces baby spinach leaves
• One 15-ounce can artichokes, drained and cut half
• 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
• 1/3 cup oil-cured black olives
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 cup baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
• 1/2 cup jarred roasted red or yellow peppers, drained and sliced
• 2 to 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Lemon juice, to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a serving bowl and toss well. Serve at once.

Variations:

Substitute arugula and/or mixed baby greens for all or part of the spinach.
Toss in some hemp seeds for extra protein and omegas.

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