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Chickpea Salad

Cultural Context

Chickpea salad is a popular dish in Mediterranean cuisine, celebrated for its refreshing flavors and nutritious ingredients. It is often served as a side dish or light meal, especially during warm weather. The dish showcases the versatility of chickpeas, which are a staple in many cultures, and can be customized with various vegetables and dressings. This salad is not only easy to prepare but also provides a healthy option for gatherings and everyday meals.

MediterraneanANside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
250 g chickpeas
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
water
1 onion
1 teaspoon salt
1.5 tablespoons sugar
1.5 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 bell peppers (red and green)
1 cucumber
1 bunch of green onions
15 ml olive oil
1.5 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar 6%
1 tablespoon pomegranate sauce
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
salt to taste
250 g boiled chickpeas

canned chickpeas

🥗Healthier: dried chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Dried chickpeas are more nutritious; canned beans are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point; vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

1

Pour 250 g chickpeas into a bowl.

2

Add 0.5 teaspoon baking soda and enough water to cover the chickpeas.

3

Leave the chickpeas to soak for 6-8 hours.

4

After soaking, drain the water and cook the chickpeas until done.

5

In a separate bowl, pour boiling water over 1 onion.

6

Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1.5 tablespoons sugar, and 1.5 tablespoons wine vinegar to the onion.

7

Leave this mixture for 30 minutes.

8

Chop 2 bell peppers (red and green) and 1 cucumber.

9

Chop 1 bunch of green onions.

10

Drain the water from the chickpeas again.

11

In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped vegetables, and 15 ml olive oil.

12

Add 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar, 1 tablespoon pomegranate sauce, and 1/3 teaspoon black pepper.

13

Season with salt to taste and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Chickpea Salad with VegetablesMediterranean Chickpea Salad

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