| You are currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and that there are some features you can't use or read. We are an active community of worldwide senior members participating in chat, politics, travel, health, blogging, graphics, computer issues & help, book club, literature & poetry, finance discussions, recipe exchange and much more. Also, as a member you will be able to access member only sections, many features, send personal messages, make new friends, etc. Registration is simple, fast and completely free. Why not register today and become a part of the group. Registration button at the very top left of the page. Thank you for stopping by. Join our community! In case of difficulty, email worldwideseniors.org@gmail.com. If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features: |
| Chickpea Salad! | |
|---|---|
| Topic Started: Jul 19 2012, 11:53 AM (65 Views) | |
| swing | Jul 19 2012, 11:53 AM Post #1 |
|
swing
|
Chickpea salad with Lemon Cumin Vinaigrette! 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 3 plum_tomatoes, chopped 1 cup (250 mL) chopped English_cucumber 1 cup (250 mL) chopped sweet green pepper 3 green_onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped walnuts 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh mint (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried) 8 leaves Boston, Bibb or leaf lettuce 1/3 cup (75 mL) crumbled feta_cheese Vinaigrette: 3 tbsp (50 mL) lemon juice 2 tbsp (25 mL) extra-virgin olive_oil 2 tsp (10 mL) ground cumin 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne_pepper PreparationToast pita breads; cut each into 8 wedges. Vinaigrette: In large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, green onions, walnuts and mint to bowl; toss together. Line 4 individual salad bowls with 2 lettuce leaves each; spoon chickpea salad into cupped lettuce. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Serve with pita wedges. |
|
|
|
| FuzzyO | Jul 19 2012, 01:20 PM Post #2 |
|
Sounds good! |
|
|
|
| swing | Jul 19 2012, 03:25 PM Post #3 |
|
swing
|
I enjoy it. I have made it several times during the summer!
Edited by swing, Jul 19 2012, 03:26 PM.
|
|
|
|
| 1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous) | |
|
Our users say it best: "Zetaboards is the best forum service I have ever used." Learn More · Sign-up Now |
|
| « Previous Topic · Our favorite Recipes · Next Topic » |