Asparagus Cucumber Onion Salad with Beans
This refreshingly light salad is easy to make and transport to lunch at work or school.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh asparagus (white, green, or a mixture) - cut in 2" pieces
- 1 medium English cucumber - thinly sliced
- 2 medium scallions (or green onions) - sliced on a diagonal
- 1/4 cup cilantro - chopped
- 1 head Boston lettuce
- 1 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 lemon's juice
- 1 tbsp fresh chives - chopped
Instructions
- For the dressing mix together the rice vinegar, soy sauce and lemon juice and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the asparagus, cucumber, scallion, cilantro, chickpeas and lettuce.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and mix well.
- Top with chives.
Notes
Instead of chickpeas add your favorite beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 54.9gProtein: 28.6gFat: 6.3gSodium: 284.9mg