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CHICKPEA SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER AND HARISSA




Ingredients:

3 cups cooked dried chickpeas or drained canned chickpeas (Garbanzo beans)1 cup finely chopped Swiss chard leaves

250ml cup cherry tomatoes, halved

250ml cup chopped cucumbers

250ml cup chopped carrots

1 roasted red pepper, seeded and chopped

125ml  cup minced fresh parsley

juice of 1 lemon

30ml olive olive oil

30ml. Harissa

course sea salt to taste- optional


Method

1.      In a large bowl, soak chickpeas in water overnight. Drain them and rinse several times.

2.      Remove any skins. Put the soaked chickpeas in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer, skimming any foam that rises to the top. Simmer for about 1 ½ hours.

3.      Drain any water that remains in the pot and set aside to cool.

4.      Mix the chickpeas, vegetables, and parsley together in a large bowl. Squeeze the lemon juice and olive oil over the rest of the ingredients and mix well.

5.      Starting with 1 teaspoon, mix in the Harissa. Continue until desired flavour is achieved.

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