Mediterranean Salad With Chickpeas And Arugula Food

SIMPLE ARUGULA SALAD WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, add the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, oregano, kosher salt and pepper. Whisk to combine
• To the same bowl, add arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, shallots and sliced avocado. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
• Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
• In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast the cumin seeds until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and crush them a bit (a mortar & pestle is easiest for this). Add them to the bowl and stir.
• Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, dates, cucumbers, red pepper, and parsley to the bowl and toss. Transfer to a serving platter and dollop with the goat cheese, sprinkle with mint, and top with the extra roasted chickpeas, if desired. Season to taste and serve.

VEGETARIAN ARUGULA CHICKPEA POWER SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the chickpeas. In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas and avocado, and roughly mash with a fork or potato masher. Add the onions and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
• Serve 1/2 cup of the chickpea salad on a plate with the arugula, cucumbers, quinoa, strawberries, tomatoes, feta and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Enjoy!
• Reserve the remaining chickpea and avocado salad for another purpose.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Place the onions in a bowl of cool water and let them soak while you prepare the other ingredients (this removes the harsher bite from the onions, while still giving great flavor).
• Place the chickpeas, parsley, bell peppers, cucumber, and feta in a large serving bowl.
• In a small mixing bowl or large measuring cup, stir together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Drain the red onions and add them to the chickpea mixture, then pour the dressing over the top. Toss to combine. If time allows, let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or enjoy immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and mix well to combine.
• Drizzle with oil and vinegar, seasoning to taste. Toss to coat.
• Serve and enjoy!
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.
• Yields 5 cups of salad.

SLOW-COOKER MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA WITH ARUGULA

Steps:

• Stir together the stock, quinoa, onions, garlic, chickpeas, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW until the quinoa is tender and the stock is absorbed, 3 to 4 hours.
• Turn off the slow cooker. Fluff the quinoa mixture with a fork. Whisk together the lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add the olive oil mixture and red bell peppers to the slow cooker; toss gently to combine. Gently fold in the arugula. Cover and let stand until the arugula is slightly wilted, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle each serving evenly with the feta cheese, olives, and oregano.

MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Serve with: Wedges of lightly toasted rosemary focaccia. Whisk first 6 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
• Combine fennel, tomatoes, mozzarella, chickpeas, red onion, and arugula in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to coat and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Serve: Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. You can keep this salad in the fridge covered, for 5 days. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.