Lemony Chickpea Salad with Prosciutto, Honey Dijon Dressing &Amp; Crunchy Sunflower Seeds

This bright and hearty salad is perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch. Crisp lettuce, tender chickpeas and savory prosciutto come together with a tangy honey Dijon dressing that gets a kick from chili flakes (use as much or as little as you like).

Topped with crunchy sunflower seeds, crispy croutons and salty Parmesan, every bite is a mix of textures and flavors. Best of all, it comes together in just 10 minutes!

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Ingredients

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit ChickpeasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce ProsciuttoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Honey Dijon DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Chili FlakesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 tablespoon Parmesan CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce Sunflower SeedsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit CroutonsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Halve the lemon. Trim the root end from the lettuce and roughly chop into bite-size pieces. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them very dry with paper towels. Tear the prosciutto into bite-size pieces.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the honey Dijon dressing, the juice from half the lemon (use the whole lemon if making 4 servings), a pinch of salt and pepper and as many chili flakes as you like.
3. Add the lettuce, chickpeas, Parmesan and sunflower seeds to the bowl with the dressing. Toss until everything is well coated.
4. Divide the salad among bowls. Top with the prosciutto and croutons. Serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

It’s best enjoyed fresh, but you can prep the ingredients in advance. Store the dressing separately and toss just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.

What can I substitute for prosciutto?

Try using cooked bacon, turkey bacon or omit it entirely for a vegetarian version.

Is there a dairy-free option?

Yes, skip the Parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative. The dressing is already dairy-free.