Name: Pesto Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

This creamy and tangy Pesto Chickpea Salad is a quick and easy lunch. Enjoy with crackers, on a sandwich, or on top of a bed of greens.

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)

Instructions

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

2 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.

3 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.