I cooked a lot last week, in an attempt to deal with my life. See, I had hit a bit of a summer vacation wall and cooking always soothes my mind. Eating not so much, but definitely cooking for my little people. The very people that were causing me to hit that wall lol! More than one person asked me if I was okay, that's never a good thing. I clearly wasn't hiding my emotions well, but I have good news. My peeps have started school! I know right, what mother admits to loving every minute of a new school year?? This one!
So, in honor of back to school, here is a salad I've made for a long time and that punk #3 loves. He let's me send it in his lunch. I say let's me because my kids are super strange about what they are willing to eat with their friends at school. Like, they don't want to be the kids who brings anything more original than PBJ's.
This bean salad is super clean....with the exception of the parmesan cheese. Leave it off if you're eating it, put it in if it's for your punks.
1 can Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
1 small jar capers, drained
parsley, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese *optional*
dressing...Olive Oil{a healthy drizzle plus two more} , juice from 2 whole lemons, pinch of salt, pepper, paprika,{1.5 teaspoons plus more to taste} minced garlic*optional{too strong for me}. I never measure, sorry.
Put it all together, toss, mix, let you taste buds water but refrigerate a bit to let the flavors meld{is that a word?}
1 cup bean salad and some grilled chicken would make the perfect lunch. My main squeeze doesn't understand the joy of protein yet, so an apple will do.
Oh that face!
Oh that attitude!
En{joy}