The sun is shining, my kids are home, and I do not want to be in the kitchen more than I have to. So, the result is a lot more barbeque, and a lot more meals that don’t require standing in front of a stove. Our typical summer meals usually include some barbequed meat (preferable something spicy or tandoor-style, and always burgers!), a whole-wheat baguette, and a great salad.
This chick pea salad was a staple in my house growing up. My mom used to whip it up as a brilliant side dish to whatever she was making and now I find myself doing the same. Not only is it savoury and delicious (let me know if you agree!) but it’s also packed with protein, fibre and vitamin C.
1 can chick peas, rinsed and drained
1/2 red onion, chopped
green pepper chopped (all vegetables should be chopped small to match the size of the chick pea)
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
handful cilantro, chopped
dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
splash of white vinegar (optional)
2 tbsp coriander power
2 tbsp cumin power
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 crushed garlic cloves
salt and black pepper to taste
This salad is best made night before so the veggies soak up all the spicy goodness!
1/2 red onion, chopped
green pepper chopped (all vegetables should be chopped small to match the size of the chick pea)
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
handful cilantro, chopped
dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
splash of white vinegar (optional)
2 tbsp coriander power
2 tbsp cumin power
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 crushed garlic cloves
salt and black pepper to taste
This salad is best made night before so the veggies soak up all the spicy goodness! OPTIONAL: For added spicy deliciousness, serve this salad dr
izzled with a sweet tamarind chutney and/or a spicy coriander chutney. Both are easily available in any Indian grocery store.
izzled with a sweet tamarind chutney and/or a spicy coriander chutney. Both are easily available in any Indian grocery store.
On the supper menu tonight!!
I hope you enjoy it! FYI – you can make this with white beans too, and a black bean/corn combo is good too
Let me know if u want the chutneys Carol, and I can get them for you. There’s a great shop near me!
I was JUST trying to decide between chickpeas or white beans for salad options for my gluten-free man… chickpeas is is then! (Looks gorgeous, girlie!!)
Amreen this salad looks delicious. I make a similar one all the time. Thanks so much for the tip to add chutney. This will definitely elevate the salad.