Here's a simple and delicious recipe for Channa Salad (Chickpea Salad):
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 2 cups canned chickpeas (or cooked and drained chickpeas)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (coriander), chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the canned chickpeas (or cooked and drained chickpeas), diced cucumber, chopped red onion, diced tomato, fresh cilantro, and optional fresh mint leaves.
2. If you like, add crumbled feta cheese to the salad for extra flavor and creaminess.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
5. Gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well coated with the dressing.
6. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
7. Allow the Channa Salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
8. Serve your Channa Salad as a refreshing and nutritious side dish or even as a light meal.
This Channa Salad is not only delicious but also packed with protein and fiber from the chickpeas, making it a healthy and satisfying option for lunch or dinner. Enjoy!
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