SPICY CHICKPEA SALAD

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This is my own creation, I LOVE chickpeas, but I like them spicy hot. So, before you make this recipe, remember we all have different tastes! This is a VERY adaptable recipe, you can add what you want, adjust the heat level, decrease the salad dressing, you name it, this is a very flexible recipe! I serve this over hot toasted pita bread, or just as a side dish. I've replaced the asparagus with sliced zucchini, little broccoli florets, whatever is in the fridge... Note that preparation time does not include the 1 hour resting time in the fridge.

Provided by Crabzilla

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh jalapeno, minced (I often use more!)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (fresh is a must)
1/3 cup shredded carrot
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can of chopped black olives (depending upon taste, you may want to use 1/2 can)
1/8 cup diced red onion
1 green onions or 1 scallion, sliced thinly
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
10 asparagus spears (tips only)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper
1 dash ground red pepper
1/4-1/2 cup of newman's own family recipe Italian dressing or 1/4-1/2 cup your own italian vinaigrette, I interchange depending upon my time

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse (well) the Chickpeas.
  • Place Chickpeas in a medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix very well.
  • Let set for an hour to allow flavors to blend.
  • Serve nice and cold with some hot Pita bread or just as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 853.9, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 7.2

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