Garbanzo Tomato And Cilantro Salad With Lime And Chile Dressing Food

TOMATO AND RED ONION SALAD WITH LIME-CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the lime juice, cilantro, and hot sauce in food processor and add a little salt and pepper. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil. Taste dressing and adjust seasonings. Pour dressing into a bowl and add onions and tomatoes. Toss gently and coat in dressing. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes and serve.

GARBANZO BEAN SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND CHIPOTLE CHILIES

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients except pumpkin seeds in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made up to 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
• Available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

GARBANZO, TOMATO AND CILANTRO SALAD WITH LIME AND CHILE DRESSING

Steps:

• Drain beans into colander and rinse until no foaming remains. Let drain well. Mix dressing ingredients, then put beans and dressing into a plastic container with a snap-on lid and shake a few times. Let beans marinate in dressing one hour or longer. Dice tomatoes, place in colander with a small amount of salt and let tomatoes drain 10 minutes while you dice onions and chop cilantro. Combine marinated beans with dressing, tomatoes, green onion and cilantro, and stir gently until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.