Emerils Chickpea Salad Food

CHICKEN SALAD WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse the chicken briefly under cool running water, then pat dry with paper towels. Season on both sides with 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch ovenproof saute pan over high heat. Add the chicken and cook 2 minutes. Turn the chicken over and immediately place the pan in the oven. Roast 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F when tested with an instant-read thermometer. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, celery, celery leaves, red onion, herbs, celery seeds and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
• When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut it into a 1/2-inch dice, add it to the mayonnaise mixture and mix well. If not serving immediately, transfer to the refrigerator to chill. Serve in avocado halves, if desired.

SICILIAN STYLE CHICK PEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, wine vinegar, raisins, pine nuts, green onions, anchovies, lemon zest, salt and pepper and stir gently to combine with spoon. Transfer to 6 salad plates and divide the hard boiled eggs and flaked tuna among the plates. Drizzle with some of the reserved oil from the tuna, garnish each plate evenly with the basil and serve immediately.

EMERIL'S CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, roasted red peppers, red onion, parsley, olives, garlic, oregano, salt, crushed red pepper, lemon juice & zest, and olive oil.
• Then add feta and stir gently to combine.
• Allow chickpea to marinate for at least 1 hour or refrigerate up to overnight, stirring occasionally.
• Serve with bed of lettuce and tomatoes, spoon mixture over leaves.

CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Put all ingredients EXCEPT vinegar and oil in a large bowl.
• Mix vinegar and oil well.
• Toss with chickpea mixture.
• Chill.

EMERIL'S CHICKEN PAILLARDS WITH CHICKPEA RELISH AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Lay chicken flat; holding a sharp knife parallel to work surface, split chicken in half horizontally. Cover with plastic wrap; pound each cutlet with the flat side of a meat mallet or the bottom of a small pan until inch thick.
• In a shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Heat a large skillet over medium-high; lightly brush with oil. Cook chicken until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• In a bowl, toss together chickpeas, onion, basil, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
• Top chicken with chickpea relish; serve with arugula and lemon wedges.

INSANELY EASY CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, mash chickpeas with a potato masher or fork. Leave some chunks in for texture.
• Stir in remaining ingredients until well-combined. This keeps in the refrigerator for several days.