Mediterranean Chickpea Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I made this recipe up when asked to make a dish for a Mediterranean themed dinner party that one of my friend's was hosting. It sort of ended up being a Mediterranean/Indian fusion and pretty tasty if I do say so myself. Ingredients:
30 ounces chickpeas (about 2 cans) |
2 -3 ripe tomatoes, anything that looks good at the store, chopped |
2/3 cucumber, chopped |
1/2 red onion, minced |
1/4 cup olive oil |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
2 tablespoons white vinegar |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 tablespoon coriander powder |
1 teaspoon dill |
garlic powder or fresh garlic |
1 dash garam masala |
1 dash cayenne pepper |
ground black pepper |
lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Mix chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onion.
2. In separate container, whisk together the other ingredients. I never measure my spices exactly; just mix it to your taste. Be generous with garlic and coriander.
3. Combine dressing and chickpea mixture, making sure not to mush the tomatoes too much.
4. Garnish with cucumber and tomato slices if desired.
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