MEMORIES OF MALTA ~ Insalada Cicri (FRESH Chickpea Salad)

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame is lower in calories and protein-rich.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion offers a milder flavor and is often less expensive.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini adds freshness while carrots are usually cheaper.

Shuck the pods from the fresh chickpeas and place them in a bowl.

Rinse the chickpeas in a colander to remove dirt and dust, then pat dry.

Chop red onion finely and add to a larger bowl.

Add crumbled gerbenia cheese to the bowl.

Chop sun-dried tomatoes and add to the mixture.

Chop fresh mint and add to the salad.

Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add capers if desired.

Mix all ingredients gently until well combined.

Let the salad marinate in the fridge until ready to eat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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