As I've mentioned before I'm not a fan of leafy things...unless it's blended up in a spinach smoothie! I do like making my own salad dressings though. So why does a salad dressing need to go on a leafy salad? I suppose it doesn't! Who made that rule anyway?
For lunch the other day I opened my refrigerator and my pantry...gave it some thought and whipped together a Cumin Chickpea Salad.
Ingredients
2 Cucumber - English (little)
1 can Chickpeas
1/2 C chopped Red onion
1 Avocado
Dressing
Olive Oil 4 Tblsp
Rice Vinegar 3 Tblsp
Lime Juice 1 Tblsp
Cumin 1 Tsp
First chop up some little English Cucumbers.
Then toss that on top of your drained chickpeas.
Add some chopped red onion (amount depends on your tastes...I like onion!)
Avocado is the last ingredient to add. (If you are going to save leftovers, I would recommend adding the avocado individually so that you do not have to worry about it setting in the refrigerator...this recipe made 2 lunches for me.)
Toss with the dressing and serve!
I really enjoyed the mix of flavors...it was punchy, tangy and sweet!
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I like the dressing. So simple. I'll have to try it. I am not a fan of chickpeas though so I will have to use it on something else.
ReplyDeleteDo you like black beans? I think that would work as well. I do like using rice vinegar - thanks for introducing me to it! It has a unique flavor that i really like with the cumin!
DeleteAnd how do you like the rice vinegar?
ReplyDeleteThis looks tasty! I've totally been throwing a 1/2 cup of chickpeas in the microwave for 30 seconds and them putting them on top of salad with 1/8 to 1/4 cup of feta cheese. It's awesome. You get some filling protein and they are so good warm with that cheese and the salad. This looks great! I'll definitely be trying it.
ReplyDeleteI never thought of putting chickpeas in the microwave...I will have to try that! I don't know that I have ever had cooked chickpeas, you've opened my eyes to so many possibilities!! :) Thanks for stoppying by!
DeleteHi Jenn,
ReplyDeleteWe would just love your Cumin Chickpea Salad, it looks delicious! Hope you have a special week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Thanks Miz Helen!
DeleteThat looks so delicious! I think that dressing would go with so many different salads too. I will give it a try. Thanks!
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Natasha in Oz
This salad looks great. I am not that big of a fan of lettuce, so this is a great salad for me! Thanks for sharing at Showcase Your Talent Thursday. I hope to see you at the next party!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Alyssa! I will be sure to link up again this week! Let me know if you try the salad and what you think!
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You have some great picnic or camping recipes that would be great to link up!