Best Chickpea Avocado And Sun Dried Tomato Salad Recipes

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CHICKPEA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALAD



Chickpea and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad image

Instead of making pasta or potato salad for your next cookout, try making this chickpea salad instead! The best part? There's no cooking required. Just combine the chickpeas with crisp red bell peppers, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, lime juice and herbs for a refreshing and filling summer side.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, 1 tablespoon each olive oil and oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Add a 14-ounce can chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1/4 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro. Season with salt. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes before serving.

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH PARSLEY, LEMON, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



Chickpea Salad with Parsley, Lemon, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Citrus     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 15 1/2-ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped (about 1 1/3 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup thinly sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Combine oil and cumin seeds in heavy small saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add cumin oil and toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

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