Broccoli Chickpea And Tomato Salad Recipes

WARM CHICKPEA AND BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Place the chick peas and their soaking liquid in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add the bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add salt to taste and continue to simmer until the chick peas are tender, 30 minutes to an hour. Remove the bay leaf.
• Meanwhile, place the red onions in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak 5 minutes, then drain and rinse. Dry on paper towels.
• Make the dressing. Mix together the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil (or the oil and buttermilk or yogurt). Set aside.
• When the beans are tender, add the broccoli. Turn up the heat, cover and simmer or steam (depending on how much water is left in the pan) 5 minutes, until the broccoli is tender but still bright. Drain the beans and broccoli and toss with the dressing. Add the herbs and the Parmesan, toss again, and serve warm.

BROCCOLI, CHICKPEA, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan with a steamer insert, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, red-wine vinegar, olive oil, and onion; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, and broccoli. Toss to coat with dressing. Let cool 5 minutes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Steam broccoli florets until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Once cool, chop and combine with chickpeas, scallions, parsley, and pine nuts.
• In a bowl, combine garlic, mustard, honey, lemon zest and juice. Slowly add oil, whisking to emulsify, and season with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle broccoli mixture with dressing and adjust seasoning.

MARINATED BROCCOLI-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl.
• Mix remaining ingredients until blended. Add to broccoli mixture; toss to coat.
• Refrigerate 4 hours.

BROCCOLI TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a large saucepan with 1-inch of water Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water and drain. Place in a large bowl; add the tomatoes, mushrooms and onions. , In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH RED ONION AND TOMATO

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, garlic, tomato, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Chill for 2 hours before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve.

BROCCOLI, CHICKPEA, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, whisk Dijon mustard with red wine vinegar and olive oil.
• Stir in red onion and season with salt and pepper.
• Add cherry tomatoes, chickpeas and broccoli; toss to coat.
• Serve immediately, room temperature or chilled.

BROCCOLI, CHICKPEA, AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the florets from the broccoli (reserve the stalks for another use). In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add the broccoli in a single layer. Cover; steam until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and onion; season with salt and pepper.
• Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, and broccoli; toss to coat. Serve chilled or at room temperature.