Chickpea Cucumber Fresh Herb Salad Food

CHICKPEA CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine chickpeas, cucumbers, cheese and onion. In another bowl, mix ranch dressing, dill, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour before serving.

CUCUMBER CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix oil & lemon juice well and set aside.
• Combine all other ingredients and toss with the oil and lemon juice mixture. Chill before serving and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

HERB AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Open a pita and cut in half. Rub the surface with a clove of garlic, and drizzle with olive oil. Give a sprinkle of salt. Bake for 10 minutes, or until medium brown.
• Put the parsley, mint leaves, celery leaves, and oregano in a bowl. In another bowl, add the tomato, cucumber, and onion. Add the 4 tablespoons oil, salt to taste, and lemon juice. Toss together to coat evenly.
• Just before serving, add the herbs to the vegetable bowl with the chickpeas. Toss together, taste and adjust seasoning. Add the toasted pita bread that you crunch into your hands to make smaller pieces, and serve.

CHICKPEA AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FRESH MINT

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers if they are waxed, and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and discard them. Cut cucumbers into 1/4-inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients, and toss well to combine. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve salad at room temperature.