Cherry and Chick Pea Salad
This is an easy side dish packed with flavor that goes with nearly any entree! Try it with any protein or make a large batch for lunches throughout the week.
Equipment
- cherry-pitter
Ingredients
- 2 pouches precooked brown rice such as Uncle Ben's
- 30 cherries, pitted and cut in half
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 15 oz can chick peas, drained
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- Use a cherry pitter to remove seeds from all the cherries.
- Add the rice and the following four ingredients into a medium-sized bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper and then drizzle over the rice mixture.
- Toss everything until thoroughly coated and then sprinkle on the goat cheese.
- Serve warm or chilled.