Chick Pea Salad


Chick Pea Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Author: Bhavna

Ingredients

  • Boiled chickpeas 1 1?2 Cup (24 tbs) (garbanzo beans)
  • Romane lettuce 1/2 , roughly chopped
  • Cherry tomato 1 Cup (16 tbs) (any variety)
  • Carrot 1/2 Cup (8 tbs), julienned
  • Red onion 1/2 Cup (8 tbs), cut lengthwise
  • Baby cucumber 1/2 Cup (8 tbs), diced
  • Black olives slices 2 Tablespoon (as needed)
  • Sliced pickled jalapeno pepper To Taste

FOR DRESSING

  • Minced garlic 1 Tablespoon
  • Finely chopped parsley 2 Tablespoon (or your favorite herb)
  • Lemon zest 1/4 Teaspoon
  • Lemon juice 2 Tablespoon
  • Salt and pepper To Taste
  • Olive oil 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
  • Honey or other sweetness can be added to balance flavor

FOR TOPPING

  • Roasted pine nuts 1 Tablespoon (or any nuts of your choice)
  • Croutons 2 Tablespoon (Optional)

Instructions

MAKING

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, carrot, onion, cucumber, olives, jalapeno, and chickpeas.

For Dressing:

  • 2. In a measuring cup, combine garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Whisk well.
  • 3. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss well.

SERVING

  • 4. Garnish with pine nuts, croutons and serve immediately.

Notes

I use pressure cooker to boil Chick peas so it takes very short time to cook.