Sandra Lees Chick Pea Salad Recipes

FRIED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and place popcorn chicken on baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
• For dressing:
• Mix together ranch dressing and BBQ seasoning in small bowl and set aside.
• For salad:
• Place lettuce in large bowl. Add dressing and toss with tongs until lettuce is coated. Set aside. Cut each tomato into 8 wedges and the cucumber into 16 slices. Divide lettuce onto 4 cold plates. Arrange each salad with 4 tomato wedges, 4 cucumbers, and 4 baby carrots. Top each salad with 1/4 of the chicken pieces.

COOL COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Make the couscous according to the directions. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Transfer the couscous to a large bowl and let cool.
• To the couscous, add the artichoke quarters, cherry tomatoes, scallion, chickpeas, cucumber and mint.
• Remove the breasts from the roast chicken - reserve the rest of the chicken for another use. Remove skin and cut the breasts into small pieces. Add the chicken to the couscous.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved lemon juice, olive oil and the reserved artichoke liquid. Season with salt, pepper, and a little cayenne pepper, to taste. Pour this dressing over the couscous mixture and toss lightly to combine.

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the grill over medium-high heat.
• Remove the skin from the chicken breast. Slice the chicken breasts off the bone and slice each piece across horizontally to get 4 large, thin pieces.
• When the grill is hot, brush the grill grates with cooking oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and grill for 4 minutes per side. Let rest for a few minutes, and then slices into strips, if desired.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, sugar, lemon juice, half the zest and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. (Reserve the remaining half of the lemon zest for another recipe.) Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing to drizzle over the top of the salad.
• Add the green beans, olives, cheese, onions and lettuce to the remaining dressing, and toss to coat evenly. Divide the salad evenly among 4 plates or 1 large platter and top with the sliced chicken. Drizzle with the reserved dressing.

SANDRA LEE'S CHICK PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine.

CORN AND BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the black-eyed peas, pepper stir fry, corn, garlic, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning and honey mustard dressing. Stir to make sure everything is evenly coated. Cover and keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

SANDRA LEE'S BEEF KEBABS

Steps:

• In a large bowl whisk together canola oil, garlic, yogurt, cumin, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Reserve half the marinade, in a covered bowl, and refrigerate. Add beef cubes to remaining marinade, cover and refrigerate for anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight.
• Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high heat. Be sure to oil the grill surface before grilling the kebabs.
• Thread beef cubes and onion pieces onto skewers, alternating 3 pieces of beef and onion per skewer. Set aside extra beef cubes for Round 2 recipe. Place skewers on the grill pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

SANDRA LEE'S BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat a grill between low to medium-low heat.
• In a food processor, pulse onion and garlic until finely chopped. Add 1 can of drained black beans, cilantro, parsley, egg, and red pepper flakes and pulse to combine.
• Transfer mixture to a large bowl, add the remaining can of drained black beans and the bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and mix until well combined.
• Divide mixture into 4 portions and form into patties. Place on hot oiled grill over low to medium-low heat and cook about 6 minutes on each side or until heated through.

CHICK PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the chick-peas, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, kalamata olives, parsley, green onions, and oregano in a bowl; toss. Set aside.
• Combine the oil and the remaining ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour the dressing over the chick-pea mixtre. Toss. Refrigerate for 8 hours. Serve at room temperature.