Chickpea And Spinach Salad With Cumin Dressing And Yogurt Sauce Food

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
• To make the Yogurt Sauce:.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.
• Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves.
• Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.

CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH CUMIN DRESSING AND YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the chickpeas, parsley and onion. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine. Serve the chickpea salad over a bed of spinach leaves. Top with the yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of mint, if using.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice and honey.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CREAMY YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Mix together the red pepper strips, oregano, olives, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and reserve.
• For the salad, tear the spinach leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl with the cabbage, tomatoes, red onion, jicama and cucumbers and toss well. Top with dressing and serve.
• For the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender and puree until smooth. Add the yogurt and blend briefly to combine.
• To serve, pour the yogurt dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Divide and place on 6 serving plates. Top each with a large spoonful of the red pepper garnish.

WARM CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SALAD WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, over med-high heat, sauté the peppers and onion in the oil for about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms, and cook and stir until mushrooms are soft. Add some water if necessary to prevent sticking.
• Add chickpeas and spinach, and cook just until spinach begins to wilt.
• Pour into a serving bowl and pour reserved yogurt sauce over top. Serve warm.