Green Asparagus and Radish Salad with Roasted Chickpeas

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of green asparagus, trimmed and chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 bunch of radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• Sea salt and black pepper
• 1/4 cup of shaved parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice
• 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, toss the chickpeas, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper until well coated.
3. Spread the chickpeas out on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy.
4. While the chickpeas are roasting, prepare the asparagus and radish salad. In another bowl toss together asparagus, radishes, parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon juice.
5. Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over salad and mix together properly.
6. Take roasted chickpeas out of the oven and cool for 3-4 minutes.
7. Add the roasted chickpeas on the top of the salad.
8. Season with the additional sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper as per taste.
9. Enjoy!

Verdict:

This recipe combines the natural sweetness of green asparagus with the crispy texture of the roasted chickpeas and the spicy kick of radishes. The nutty parmesan and refreshing parsley are some additional flavors that make this recipe much more interesting.

Serving Suggestions:

This salad can be served alone as a light meal or accompanied by a grilled chicken or fish. Also, it makes a great side for a BBQ.