Name: Broccoli, Chickpea & Pomegranate Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.33333334326744 cup whole-milk plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons tahini; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.75 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 4 cups bite-size broccoli florets (about 8 ounces); 1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed; 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds

Broccoli, Chickpea & Pomegranate Salad

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Simple steps give this broccoli salad recipe a more nuanced flavor: soaking the onion tempers its bite and toasting the cumin enhances its aroma. Serve alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish.

By Christine Burns Rudalevige

Updated on April 2, 2020

Prep Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie High Fiber Egg Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Nut-Free Soy-Free Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy Low Added Sugars

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Ingredients

¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
½ teaspoon ground cumin
⅓ cup whole-milk plain yogurt
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper
4 cups bite-size broccoli florets (about 8 ounces)
1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed
½ cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

Soak onion in a small bowl of cold water for 10 minutes. Drain well.
Meanwhile, toast cumin in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add yogurt, tahini, oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; whisk until smooth. Add broccoli, chickpeas, pomegranate seeds and the onion and toss to combine. Let stand 10 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss again.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

162	Calories
9g	Fat
16g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 162
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 6g	12%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Vitamin A 1439IU	29%
Vitamin C 47mg	52%
Folate 46mcg	12%
Sodium 344mg	15%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 1mg	8%
Magnesium 39mg	9%
Potassium 369mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.