Citrus Marinated Broccoli And Chickpea Salad Food

CHICKPEA BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse broccoli florets and steam for 5 to 7 minutes, or until just tender. Remove broccoli from the steamer and set aside to let cool.
• Meanwhile, prepare the olive oil and lemon vinaigrette. Add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a jar, shake well and set aside until ready to use.
• In a large bowl, combine steamed broccoli florets, chickpeas, red onion, olives, parsley and half of the Feta cheese. Add 3/4 of the dressing, toss well and taste. If needed, add the remaining dressing. Top salad with remaining crumbled Feta cheese.
• Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

BROCCOLI AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Steam broccoli florets until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Once cool, chop and combine with chickpeas, scallions, parsley, and pine nuts.
• In a bowl, combine garlic, mustard, honey, lemon zest and juice. Slowly add oil, whisking to emulsify, and season with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle broccoli mixture with dressing and adjust seasoning.

CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In medium bowl combine chickpeas, tomato, onion, garlic and mint. Add vinegar and olive oil. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill and serve.

CITRUS SALAD DRESSING OR MARINADE

Steps:

• Shake together all ingredients and place in refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes for flavors to blend.
• If using as a salad dressing, allow dressing to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes then shake just before pouring over salad greens.
• If using as a marinade, place meat/seafood/veggies into a Ziplock bag, shake marinade and pour into the bag and close it up to allow the items to marinate.