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Ingredients
- Roasted Lemon Vinaigrette:
- 1 lemon (preferably Meyers, if you can get them)
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp good-quality olive oil (plus a little for brushing onto the lemons)
- Chickpea Salad:
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ¾ cup thinly sliced radishes
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- ½ cup finely diced celery
- 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 718g | |
| Calories 624 | |
| Calories from Fat 46 | 7% |
| Total Fat 5.51g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 0.61g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2585mg | 108% |
| Potassium 1269mg | 36% |
| Total Carbs 123.54g | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.9g | 80% |
| Sugars 13.87g | 9% |
| Protein 24.59g | 39% |
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