Auntie Bonnies Chickpea Salad Recipes

AUNTIE BONNIE'S CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss all ingredients together.
• Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
• Makes 2 large or 4 small servings.

TOMATO, VIDALIA ONION, & CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together vegetables and chickpeas in a salad bowl.
• In another small bowl, whisk together basil, vinegar, oil, mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Pour over salad and toss.
• Add Parmesan and toss again.
• Serve.

GREEK-STYLE CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Procedure.
• In a large bowl, toss chickpeas, onion, cucumber, mint, feta and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, olives, mustard, oil, and garlic together. Pour dressing on top of the chickpea mixture and stir gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and feel free to add slightly more cheese, lemon juice, oil, salt, or pepper right before serving.

MEXICAN CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small skilled or saucepan on low heat, sauté the chilies in the olive oil for about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly, until the chilies are soft and the garlic is just golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper in a serving bowl. Add chilies and garlic with their sautéing oil and toss well. Serve immediately or chill to allow flavours to develop.

MARINATED CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine chickpeas, celery, bell pepper, onion, carrot and herbs.
• In a small bowl whisk together the oil and vinegar, adding salt and pepper to taste.
• Por over the salad mixture and let stand at least 20 minutes before serving.
• Or make up to eight hours ahead, refrigerate covered, then bring to room temperature before serving.