Lindsay, Ann R. 2019, Carrot Chickpea Salad, 2019

Description

Carrot Chickpea Salad

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Level: Easy Prep: minutes Yield: 4 servings
Total: minutes   Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 2/3 cup chopped celery (about 2 long stalks)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions (about 4)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill leaves
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 medium-to-large garlic clove, pressed or minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, carrots, celery, green onions, and dill. Set aside.
  2. Toast the pumpkin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. To prepare the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.  Whisk until blended and pour all of the dressing over the chickpea mixture.
  4. Add the toasted pumpkin seeds. Taste, and add additional vinegar and/or salt for more flavor.
 
 
 

Learn more about the author(s)

Anne R. Lindsay
Anne R. Lindsay
 

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