Cucumber Salad with Chickpea, Tomato and Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients
1 bunch broccoli rabe
1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, diced
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Remove the stems of the broccoli rabe and shred leaves.
2. Blanch broccoli rabe until just tender, about 1 minute. Transfer broccoli to an ice-water bath until cool, then drain and pat leaves dry.
3. Combine broccoli rabe, chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion in a bowl.
4. In a small bowl mix mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5. Pour over salad, toss until coated, and enjoy, or store in fridge to have throughout the week!

​Recipe and Photo from Nutrious Life