Pesto Chickpea Salad

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise ($0.40)

1/4 cup basil pesto ($1.30)

1 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.06)

1/8 tsp freshly cracked pepper ($0.01)

2 15oz. cans chickpeas ($1.10)

1/4 cup red onion ($0.10)

1/4 cup fresh parsley ($0.17)

Directions

Stir together the mayonnaise, pesto, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl.

Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Roughly chop the parsley. Finely dice the red onions (soak the red onions in cold water for 5 minutes for a milder onion flavor). Add the chickpeas, parsley, and onion to a large bowl.

Pour the dressing over the chickpeas, parsley, and onion. Stir to combine. Serve as is or slightly mash the chickpeas for a thicker consistency. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Nutrition

• Calories: 363 kcal
• Total Fat: 19 g
• Sodium: 245 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 37 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10 g
• Protein: 12 g