This is not a side salad pretending to be a meal.
Warm chickpeas, crisp bacon, and fresh elements come together into something that actually holds you over.
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Start with the bacon so it has time to crisp properly.
- Cook it in a dry pan until golden and firm, then lift it out, leaving the fat behind.
- Add chickpeas to the same pan and warm them in the bacon fat until lightly toasted.
- Remove from heat and let everything cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens and red onion.
- Add warm chickpeas and bacon.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and mustard, then pour over the salad.
- Toss gently and finish with black pepper.
Serving Ideas
- Eat it warm for dinner straight from the bowl.
- Add bread on the side if you want it even more filling.
- Serve slightly cooled for a solid lunch the next day.
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