Chick Pea Salad With Garlic-Cumin Vinaigrette

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHICK PEA SALAD WITH GARLIC-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Appetizers
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Dried chickpeas, soaked
1 1/2 c Finely diced red onion
6 tb Olive oil
4 ea Garlic cloves, crushed
1 ea Red jalapeno chili, minced
3 tb Finely chopped minced herbs
1 tb Cilantro leaves
2 tb Lemon juice
1 1/2 tb Coarsely crushed cumin seeds
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Drain soaked chickpeas and cook, covered, in water to
cover until tender, about 2 hours or a little longer.
Plunge them into cold water, then rub them between
fingers to remove the skins. For the vinaigrette,
whisk olive oil with garlic, jalapeno, herbs, vinegar
or lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad
and mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning with
salt and vinegar, let stand 30 minutes or longer. Add
cilantro leaves as garnish. Serve at room temperature.



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