Fresh, flavour, colour, easy, economical, healthy, delicious.
- 1 14 oz (398ml) can chickpeas
- 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill, (not not use dried dill in this recipe)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red pepper
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive or grape seed oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Drain and rinse Chickpeas.
- Place Chickpeas in a dry non stick fry pan and cook over medium low stirring frequently for 4-5 minutes. They will just barely start to look dry. Remove from heat. Immediately transfer to a bowl to cool completely.
- Cut up all vegetables.
- Once Chickpeas are cold, combine with all vegetables.
- Make dressing. Shake together well. Pour over salad.
- Allow to marinade in refrigerator at least 1 hour or overnight.
Yummy looking! Just curious, why cook the chickpeas?
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Hi Mary, cooking the chickpeas gives them a little bit more of a 'firm crust'. Don't over cook. It enhances the flavour a wee bit too.
DeleteThanks Kathy , I just love this kind of yummy food . mmmm..nice with a slice of cheese flan and a chunk of buttered crusty bread :)
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