Chickpea Carrot and Parsley Salad

JennieTN
on 8/14/13 5:22 am - Chatham, Canada

Chickpea, Carrot & Parsley Salad


Servings 4

Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 can 19-oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, very coarsely chopped
  • 1 Cup loosely packed shredded carrot (about 1 large carrot)
  • 1/2 Cups sliced radishes (about 6 medium)
  • 1/2 Cups chopped green onions, white and green parts (about 4)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 Cups crumbled feta (optional)
  • Toasted pine nuts (optional)
Directions
  1. In a bowl, place 1/2 cup chickpeas and mash into a coarse paste with a potato masher or large wooden spoon. Toss in remaining chickpeas along with parsley, carrot, radishes and green onions. Stir to combine.

  2. In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together lemon juice, cilantro, salt and some black pepper. Continue whisking while adding oil in a slow stream. Pour over salad and toss gently.

  3. Season with salt and pepper. Top with feta and pine nuts, if using, and serve immediately.

Thanks to Canadianfamily.ca

 

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