Lentil and Chickpea Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing

This light and fresh salad is a delicious side dish that is packed with protein and flavor. A quick addition to any meal is made possible by Trader Joe's Steamed Lentils and they are a beautiful thing! You can use them in so many different ways and can add any flavor your heart desires. Of course you can also use uncooked lentils and cook them yourself, but I'm all for convenience when it comes to legumes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

1 package Trader Joe's Steamed Lentils

Juice 1 1/2 lemons
2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon honey

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 14 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 bunch radishes, sliced thinly

1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped

Directions

1. In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. In a large bowl stir together the chickpeas, radishes, and fresh mint. Add the dressing and set aside.
3. Heat the lentils according to package directions in the microwave or on the stove. Once warm add them to the other ingredients. Stir and enjoy warm or cold.