"Delicious and Healthy Chickpea and Roasted Eggplant Salad Recipe"

Recipe developer Catherine Brookes shares a delicious and nutritious recipe for a chickpea and roasted eggplant salad. Packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this salad features smoky roasted eggplant, sweet bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and hearty chickpeas. The dish is tossed in a tangy maple and balsamic dressing and garnished with arugula and cilantro. Chickpeas provide protein and dietary fiber, while eggplants offer antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals. This versatile salad can be served as a side dish, lunch, or light dinner, and pairs well with grilled meats, grains, or as part of a mezze spread.