Chickpea Salad Recipe
Mixed Vegetable salad served with chickpeas, mint, yogurt & tamarind sauce
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad
- 1
Rinse and Prepare Chickpeas
If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them under cold water. If using dried chickpeas, soak and cook them until tender.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Dice the cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper. Finely chop the red onion and mint leaves.
- 3
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared chickpeas, diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, bell pepper, and chopped mint leaves.
Preparation of Dressing
- 4
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, tamarind sauce, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- 5
Season the Dressing
Add salt and black pepper to the dressing according to taste.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- 7
Serve
Serve the chickpea salad immediately, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy!
