Warm Chickpea And Spinach Salad With Yogurt Sauce Recipes

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
• To make the Yogurt Sauce:.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.
• Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves.
• Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine. Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves. Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.

CHICKPEA-AND-SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large, deep pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Add harissa and garlic and cook a few more minutes. Add tomatoes and salt, lower heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add chickpeas and simmer until some moisture has evaporated and mixture is thick, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in spinach and cook until the spinach has released its liquid. Simmer until no longer soupy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm or at room temperature with lemon juice squeezed over the top.

WARM CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, over med-high heat, sauté the peppers and onion in the oil for about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms, and cook and stir until mushrooms are soft. Add some water if necessary to prevent sticking.
• Add chickpeas and spinach, and cook just until spinach begins to wilt.
• Pour into a serving bowl and pour reserved yogurt sauce over top. Serve warm.