Livia’s Salad Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, focaccia croutons, fried chickpeas

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Chickpeas
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas. In a frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chickpeas, salt, pepper, and paprika. Fry for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden and crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
Make the Focaccia Croutons
Cut the focaccia bread into small cubes. In another pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the bread cubes and toast them until golden brown, stirring occasionally. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
3
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and chop the mixed greens, cucumber, and tomatoes. Cut the cucumber into thin slices and the tomatoes into wedges.
4
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber slices, and tomato wedges. Add the fried chickpeas and focaccia croutons on top. Drizzle with additional olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Serve
Toss the salad gently to mix all the ingredients and serve immediately.