Chickpeas & Greens Salad – Culinary Angels

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup dried chickpeas or one 15 ounce can, drained
• 3-1/2 cups chopped greens. Use kale, chard, or mixed baby greens (remove thicker end of stems and chop softer areas of stems)
• 1-1/2 cups of chopped cucumber
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon avocado or olive oil (for greens)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame seed oil
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons soy or coconut liquid aminos, more to taste
• Chopped parsley or cilantro to taste
• Sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
• Optional Add-ins: Chopped avocado, red peppers, thinly sliced shallots or onions, kalamata olives or crumbled feta cheese