CHICKPEA SALAD - BALILA

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I love this salad, the ingredients and the flavors are great. It is a fresh yet flavorful salad that can be used as a side dish or main dish lunch as I usually make it. I found this recipe in The Arab Table by: May Bsisu http://www.amazon.com/Arab-Table-Recipes-Culinary-Traditions/dp/0060586141 a few years back and have been making it ever since.

Provided by Leahs Kitchen

Categories     Beans

Time 15m

Yield 18 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

32 ounces cooked chickpeas
1/2 large white onion, finely diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium tomatoes, chopped-for garnish
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped-for garnish
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, for garnish
feta cheese, opt*

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse chickpeas(if using canned) and place in a medium sized bowl.
  • Add the onions and jalapeno.
  • Whisk together the garlic, salt, cumin, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  • Pour the dressing over the chickpeas and onions and stir gently to coat the salad.
  • Spoon out into a serving dish and garnish with tomato, parsley, cayenne and feta cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 1037, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 8.1

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