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Chickpea Salad

A hearty salad of tender simmered chickpeas tossed with crisp vegetables in a light oriental dressing of soy sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice. Rich in plant protein and fiber, it makes a satisfying light meal or brunch.

Chickpea Salad
Servings1 serving
Cook timeUnder 15 min
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Chickpeasas needed
  • Assorted vegetablesas needed
  • Soy sauce2 tbsp
  • Olive oil2 tbsp
  • Lemon juice1 tbsp
  • Black peppera sprinkle
  • Sugara sprinkle

Directions

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Soak the chickpeas in water for about 5 hours until fully plumped.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Boil the soaked chickpeas in boiling water for about 30 minutes until tender.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    While the beans cook, dice the vegetables into cubes about the same size as the chickpeas.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Drain the boiled chickpeas, rinse under cold water and drain well, then combine with the diced vegetables in a bowl.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, and black pepper to make an oriental dressing, drizzle it evenly over the salad, and toss gently to finish.

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