Apr 13 2009
Warm Asian Chick Pea Salad
This chickpea salad is delicious served warm or cold, and is so simple to make.
Ingredients
* 2 19oz cans of chickpeas (rinsed well)
* 1 tbs sesame oil
* 1 bunch chopped scallions (green onions)
* 1 tbs shredded fresh Ginger
* 1 large orange or yellow bell pepper, chopped
* 1 small can mandarin orange segments (drained )
* 2 tbsp light soy sauce
* 2 tbsp rice or white wine vinegar
* 2-3 garlic cloves
* ½ cup sliced toasted almonds or walnuts
* fresh coriander
Method
1. Heat oil in a large nonstick pan and cook garlic and ginger for approx. 2 minutes.
2. Add peppers and chickpeas and cook until peppers begin to brown.
3. Transfer to a large bowl and add nuts and orange segments.
4. Pour soy sauce and vinegar over the mixture until completely coated.
5. Sprinkle with chopped coriander and scallions.
Note: The chickpeas in this recipe can be substituted with any bean you prefer.
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I love chick pea salad, and will try this recipe. It sounds delicious…
Man that looks good. Not a combination I ever would have thought of; but definately worth trying.
I need to get up from this computer and get something done…sooooooo behind.
Sandy