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Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

Kathryne Taylor — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 21:25:58 +0000

Want to roast chickpeas that are actually crispy? You’re in the right place. I’ve cracked the code, and I’m here to share it with you. These roasted chickpeas are a delightful snack rich in protein and fiber. They’re also great sprinkled over hummus and salads.

To be honest, I never loved roasted chickpeas until I learned how to make them this way. They were always just ok—warm and lightly crisp on the outside but unchanged on the inside. They didn’t feel worth the effort when chickpeas warmed on the stove are nice already.

These roasted chickpeas are legitimately so gloriously crisp that they are popcorn-level irresistible. In fact, they’re so crisp throughout that you should serve them with a drink to help wash them down.

The trick is in the method. I found some helpful clues in a New York Times recipe by Colu Henry and tweaked the method from there. It took ten tries to ensure we had landed on the very best technique, and I found several fun flavor variations along the way. Here we go!

How to Make Perfectly Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

You’ll find the full recipe below, but here are the factors that yield super crisp chickpeas.

Pat the chickpeas as dry as possible before baking. Discard any skins that fall off as you pat them dry, but you do not need to spend extra time picking the skins off each chickpea.
Do not add oil or salt yet! Spread the chickpeas across a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (if you want to bake two cans of chickpeas at once, you’ll need to use two baking sheets to avoid overcrowding them).
Roast until the chickpeas are crisp and golden in spots, shaking the pan after every 10-minute interval.
Turn off the oven and let the chickpeas rest in the hot oven for 10 to 15 more minutes. I cannot explain why this works, but it does. The chickpeas are more crisp this way than they are if you bake them for the same length of time.
Finally, transfer the chickpeas to a bowl and stir in olive oil, salt and optional seasonings. Enjoy.

Watch How to Make Crispy Chickpeas

Roasted Chickpea Flavoring Suggestions

While the chickpea flavor shines best in its basic form, you might have fun adding spices. Here are a few options that I enjoyed:

For Indian-inspired flavor, try 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
For Mexican-inspired flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon chili powder plus an optional pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat
For autumnal flavor, add up to 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend

Roasted Chickpea Serving Suggestions

Try these roasted chickpeas as an unexpected topping to bulk up familiar salads, like Homemade Caesar Salad, Tabbouleh or Fattoush Salad with Mint Dressing.

Crisp roasted chickpeas offer an interesting contrast over creamy hummus, as you see here. They’re a fun way to dress up store-bought hummus or try them atop my Green Goddess Hummus for an extra-special snack.

Try making a wrap with my Green Goddess Tahini Dip, fresh greens and pickled onions.

Please let me know how your roasted chickpeas turn out in the comments! I love hearing from you.

Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

Author: Cookie and Kate
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 1 cup
Diet: Vegan

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These roasted chickpeas are extra crispy! Learn the trick to perfectly crispy chickpeas in this simple recipe, plus flavor variations. Recipe yields 1 scant cup; double if desired (see the special instructions in the recipe notes).

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅛ teaspoon fine salt
Optional seasonings (see note)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the chickpeas as dry as possible with clean tea towels or paper towels. Discard any chickpea skins that come off readily during this process, but you don’t need to spend time picking them off.
Spread the chickpeas evenly across the prepared baking sheet. Roast them as-is until they’re crisp and golden in spots, shaking the pan after every 10 minutes, about 20 to 25 minutes total.
Give the chickpeas one more little shake, then turn off the oven and leave the chickpeas as-is for another 10 to 15 minutes, checking on them as time goes on to ensure they don’t burn (watch the chickpeas around the edges). This step helps them get extra crunchy and stay that way.
Remove the chickpeas from the oven and transfer them to a low, wide serving bowl. Toss them with the olive oil, salt, and optional seasonings of your choice. Once cooled completely, store them in a sealed bag with the air squeezed out for up to 1 month. Serve them with a drink to help wash them down!

Notes

To double the recipe: Use two baking sheets with one can of chickpeas on each. Bake them on the upper third and middle racks. Halfway through baking, shake the pans and swap their positions. You’ll likely need to bake them for the full 25 minutes and let them rest the full 15 minutes in the oven after that.

Optional seasonings: Try stirring in ¼ teaspoon curry powder, or ¼ teaspoon chili powder plus a tiny pinch of cayenne for extra heat, or ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice blend.

Nutrition

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Roasted Carrots with Farro, Chickpeas & Herbed Crème Fraîche

Kathryne Taylor — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:00:09 +0000

Can we talk about how beautiful those rainbow carrots are?! You are looking good today, carrots. This stunning roasted carrot dish features warm whole grains, protein-rich chickpeas, spiced pepitas and a light herbed crème fraîche sauce.

Don’t be intimidated by its gourmet looks—this recipe is simple to make once you get going. It has several different components, but none are complicated, and they come together beautifully.

This recipe is an absolutely lovely vegetarian option for your holiday table. Call it a main dish for the vegetarians and a side dish for everyone else. It’s also a well-balanced weeknight or special occasion dinner.

If this recipe looks familiar, it’s because it’s one of my all-time favorites. It even made it into my cookbook with a tahini sauce variation. Today, I’m sharing it again with updated photos and a video so you can watch how it all comes together.

Crème Fraîche Notes

Crème fraîche is basically a French version of sour cream. It’s a thick, cultured cream that offers lovely, rich flavor and a light tang.

You can use crème fraîche in recipes that call for sour cream or heavy cream, whether savory or sweet. It’s a great addition to soups because, unlike sour cream, it won’t curdle at high temperatures.

Crème fraîche is available at well-stocked grocery stores near the cheese. Vermont Creamery is the most common brand available. If you can’t find it, try my tahini option in the recipe notes, or you could likely substitute labneh, sour cream or even Greek yogurt.

Watch How to Make Roasted Carrots with Farro, Chickpeas & Herbed Creme Fraiche

Serving Suggestions

This is a well-rounded main dish, checking off the boxes for vegetables, whole grains, and plant-based protein. If you’re looking for a side dish, add a fresh green salad, like my Favorite Green Salad with Apples, Cranberries and Pepitas or Seasonal Spinach Salad with apple or pear.

Meal prep tip: Farro freezes well for later. You could easily double the amount of farro to save extra for later. Simply add enough water to cover the farro by several inches, and reserve half of the cooked farro for later. Let the extra farro cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a freezer bag before freezing. It’s easy to tear off a portion later and microwave to defrost. I like to add warm farro to my salads, or use it as a base for an improvised bowl.

On a carrot kick?

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Roasted Carrots with Farro, Chickpeas & Herbed Crème Fraîche

Author: Cookie and Kate
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 4 to 8 servings
Diet: Vegetarian

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This roasted carrot recipe looks gourmet, but it’s surprisingly easy to make! It would be a lovely dish on your holiday table or a great weeknight dinner on its own. Recipe yields 4 main dish servings to 8 side servings, depending on portions.

Ingredients

Farro and chickpeas

1 cup dried farro, rinsed
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
½ teaspoon salt
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas

Roasted carrots

1 pound slender heirloom carrots, scrubbed clean and patted dry (I didn’t peel mine)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper

Spiced pepitas

3 tablespoons pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of cumin
Pinch of chili powder
Pinch of salt

Herbed crème fraîche

⅓ cup crème fraîche
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons water
Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish

1 more tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

To cook the farro: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed farro with at least three cups water (enough water to cover the farro by a couple of inches). Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the farro is tender to the bite but still pleasantly chewy (pearled farro will take around 15 minutes; unprocessed farro will take 25 to 40 minutes). Drain off the excess water and return the farro to the pot. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, the lemon juice, garlic and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well, then add the chickpeas and stir to combine. Set aside, covered, until you’re ready to assemble.
To roast the carrots: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and add the carrots. Drizzle them with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with cumin, salt and pepper. Use your fingers to make sure the carrots are lightly and evenly coated in oil and spices. Roast for 20 to 35 minutes, until the carrots are easily pierced by a fork near the top of their stems. Roasting time will depend entirely on the size of your carrots. I removed some of the more slender carrots at 20 minutes and checked them at 5 minute intervals thereafter, removing the carrots as they were done.
To toast the pepitas: In a small skillet over medium heat, warm ½ teaspoon olive oil until shimmering. Add the pepitas and generous pinches of cumin, chili powder and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the pepitas are turning golden on the edges and starting to make little popping noises. Remove from heat to cool.
To make the herbed crème fraîche, combine the crème fraîche, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, water, and a few dashes of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
To assemble the dish, pour the farro and chickpea mixture onto a large serving platter. Arrange the carrots in a single layer over the mixture. Drizzle herbed crème fraîche generously over the carrots, then sprinkle them with pepitas and one tablespoon chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately or let the dish cool to room temperature (it’s good either way!).

Notes

Make it gluten free: Substitute brown rice and/or wild rice for the farro, adjusting the cooking method/time accordingly.

Make it dairy free/vegan: Lemony tahini sauce with parsley is great here, too. Mix together ⅓ cup tahini, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, then thin it out with 3 to 4 tablespoons water. Season to taste with salt, pepper and additional lemon juice.

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Chimichurri Chickpeas

Kathryne Taylor — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:08:41 +0000

These chimichurri chickpeas are bold, hearty and zippy. This simple dish features tender chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, and homemade chimichurri sauce. It’s ready in about fifteen minutes.

Chimichurri verde hails from Argentina and is typically served on steak, though I love it in many other preparations. It’s a bright herbed sauce made with fresh parsley, garlic, red onion, red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar, and olive oil.

While traditionally made with a mortar and pestle, my preparation method uses the food processor as much as possible, so it comes together very quickly.

You could call this recipe is a collision of leftovers or, better yet, a happy coincidence. This summer, we invited friends over to grill and I made my chimichurri sauce to go with our meal. I was thrilled when one of our friends took his first bite and demanded the recipe.

We had a bit of sauce leftover, so I stashed it in the refrigerator near some extra chickpeas. The combination proved fantastic once I added some creamy, tangy feta cheese.

While the sauce is Argentinean, this dish’s flavor profile is more recognizably Mediterranean. I love this lively side dish, and I hope you do, too.

How to Serve Chimichurri Chickpeas

These chimichurri chickpeas make a lovely light meal, side dish, and ready-to-go snack. When hunger strikes, I’m always so much better off when I have something tasty to grab from the fridge! This dish also packs well for lunches.

The recipe keeps well for up to five days in the refrigerator. With bean salads like this, I love to change up how I serve them as the days go on. Enjoy it on its own or as a side dish to a meal that could use more substance. Try it with a sandwich, like a grilled cheese, or a light soup, like this Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup.

Watch How to Make Chimichurri Chickpeas

Uses for Leftover Chimichurri Sauce

This recipe will leave you with 1/2 cup leftover chimichurri sauce, which is great because chimichurri sauce can turn basic components into an exciting meal. Try it with eggs, roasted vegetables, and whole grains, like farro, brown rice and quinoa. You’ll find more uses here.

Or, if you’re serving a crowd, you can increase the other ingredients and use the full amount of chimichurri sauce. Simply add another can of drained chickpeas and use a heaping cup of crumbled feta.

More Fresh Chickpea Recipes

Here are just a few more chickpea recipes on Cookie and Kate:

Please let me know how your chimichurri chickpeas turn out in the comments! I love hearing from you.

Chimichurri Chickpeas

Author: Cookie and Kate
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 cups
Diet: Vegetarian

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This hearty chickpea salad recipe features the bold, fresh flavors of chimichurri sauce and crumbled feta cheese. Keep it in the fridge for healthy snacking, packed lunches, and ready-to-go side dishes. Recipe yields about 6 side servings.

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or 3 cups cooked chickpeas
1 cup homemade chimichurri sauce
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

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Instructions

Rinse and drain the chickpeas, and set them aside in a colander to continue draining. Prepare the chimichurri sauce as directed.
Place the drained chickpeas in a small serving bowl. Pour in 1 cup of the chimichurri sauce, and refrigerate the rest for another use. Add the feta cheese, reserving a small amount for garnish. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle the remaining feta cheese on top. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for later. This chickpea salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

Make it dairy free/vegan: Omit the feta. You might enjoy a dollop of vegan sour cream, or a few chopped Kalamata olives, or a sprinkle of vegan Parmesan on top.

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Tomato & Chickpea Pasta with Goat Cheese

Kathryne Taylor — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:02:48 +0000

This wholesome tomato pasta recipe makes a wonderful weeknight dinner! This feel-good recipe is warm, comforting, and lightly creamy, but not heavy.

It’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors—roasted cherry tomatoes, hearty chickpeas, creamy goat cheese, pops of briny olives, and garlic. Each one benefits from the heat of the oven, and the end result is just fantastic.

I love how this recipe comes together and I think you will, too. Basically, we’ll cook the pasta on the stovetop and roast the remaining ingredients in one baking dish. Stir it all together, add fresh basil, and you’re ready to eat. You’ll have plenty of time in between steps to tidy the kitchen or chat.

This recipe is a variation on last summer’s Baked Feta Dip with Cherry Tomatoes, which was inspired by the viral TikTok roasted cherry tomato and feta pasta and Deb’s version of it.

It’s always fun to see how recipes morph over time, and this one is a real winner. Please give it a try and let me know what you think!

Tomato & Chickpea Pasta Tips

This recipe comes together beautifully! You’ll find the full recipe below, but here are a few tips before you get started.

Choose small cherry tomatoes at the store, if possible. Grape tomatoes will work if that’s what they have. Bigger cherry/grape tomatoes have tougher skin that can be distracting in the final dish.

Be sure to salt your pasta cooking water. The water should taste a little salty, but doesn’t need to taste “like the sea” (if you’re taking that phrase literally, you’d have to use an incredible amount of salt). Use at least 1 teaspoon of salt here, or more. In my experience, if pasta water is insufficiently salted, it’s impossible to get that flavor back by adding salt later. Most of it gets poured out, anyway.

Arrange the garlic cloves (peeled but left whole) in one corner of the dish. That way, they’re easy to find later. They develop irresistible caramelize flavor as they roast, and we’ll simply smash them against the side of the baking dish when we’re done.

Leftovers keep well for up to four days. That’s my standard time frame for all recipes of this nature. Leftovers make a great lunch, warmed in the microwave or even served cold like pasta salad.

Watch How to Make This Pasta

What to Serve with this Pasta

This pasta dish is rather hearty and doesn’t need complex accompaniments. The easiest option is my Super Simple Arugula Salad, which goes with just about anything. This Chopped Greek Salad or Vegetarian Italian Chopped Salad would complement these flavors, and you can simplify the additions if you’d like.

Outside of salads, green beans are in season along with tomatoes. Try my Perfect Roasted Green Beans for a simple side that can roast in the oven with the tomato mixture, or my Green Beans Amandine for a special occasion.

More Tomato Pasta Recipes to Make

All of these fresh pasta recipes make use of ripe summer tomatoes. Make them while you still can!

As always, please let me know how the recipe turns out in the comments. I love hearing from you.

Tomato & Chickpea Pasta with Goat Cheese

Author: Cookie and Kate
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Diet: Vegetarian

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This easy pasta recipe features cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, goat cheese, olives and basil! It’s bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Recipe yields 6 medium servings.

Ingredients

8 ounces short-cut pasta noodles
One 4 to 5 ounce log of goat cheese
4 medium cloves garlic, peeled but left whole
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
2 pints (4 cups) cherry tomatoes – smaller tomatoes are better!
½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped (optional)
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
⅓ cup thinly sliced fresh basil

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit with a rack in the upper third of the oven. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta until tender according to package directions, then drain and rinse the noodles well with cool water.
Place the goat cheese in the center of a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Arrange the garlic cloves in one corner so they’re easier to find later. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, and optional olives around the goat cheese, in that order. Then drizzle the olive oil all over the mixture. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, several twists of pepper, and the red pepper flakes, if using.
Bake for 20 minutes on the upper third rack, then place the dish on a heat-safe surface. Gently stir the goat cheese into the tomatoes and tuck the garlic cloves back down to the bottom of the dish.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for 12 to 15 more minutes, until the tomatoes are juicy and shriveling and the goat cheese is starting to turn golden on top.
Remove the dish from the oven. Carefully, using a fork, find each of the four garlic cloves and smash each one against the side of the pan. Gently swirl the cheese and tomatoes together.
Carefully transfer all of the tomato mixture to the pot of rinsed and drained pasta. Taste, and add a pinch or two of salt if desired (if you omitted the olives, you may want even more).
Sprinkle all over with fresh basil. Serve warm, or let the pasta cool to room temperature before refrigerating it for later. Leftovers keep well, covered and refrigerated, for up to 4 days.

Notes

Recipe adapted from my Baked Feta Dip with Cherry Tomatoes.

Make it gluten free: Substitute sturdy short-cut gluten-free pasta noodles.

Make it dairy free/vegan: Omit the goat cheese. Top the finished dip with a dollop of vegan sour cream, if you wish, and/or a heavy sprinkle of vegan Parmesan.

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Mediterranean Bean Salad

Kathryne Taylor — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:15:06 +0000

This Mediterranean bean salad is one of my all-time favorite salads and sides. Bold claim, I know, but I can back it up. I’ve been loving this recipe for ten years running now!

This salad is crisp and satisfying, fresh and full of bright Mediterranean flavors. The recipe features hearty kidney beans and chickpeas, which balance crisp cucumber, celery and red onion. The remaining simple ingredients—lemon and olive oil, garlic and lots of fresh leafy herbs—yield truly irresistible results.

This Mediterranean-style salad is perfect for spring picnics, summer potlucks and cozy fall get-togethers. It’s a crowd-pleasing salad or side dish that suits most special diets, too. The recipe is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.

With how quickly this salad comes together, it’s an easy addition to your weekend menu! It’s a simple chop, whisk and stir situation that’s ready in about 20 minutes. I hope this dish becomes one of your standby recipes, too.

How This Recipe Developed

Back in 2013, I found creative relief from a not-so-interesting office job in books like Ethnic Cuisine by Elisabeth Rozin. On the especially tough days, I treated myself to lunch at The Mediterranean Deli in Oklahoma City. It was my safe haven, a place where I could catch up with my favorite blogs while I waited for a delicious meal. I always walked out the door with a happy belly, feeling like everything was a little more right with the world.

I often miss their kidney bean salad, which was so much more exciting than it sounds. I found a recipe for a Lebanese bean salad in Ms. Rozin’s book that seemed similar. I tweaked it quite a bit, so I’m not confident that it qualifies as Lebanese. I omitted the tomatoes and added chickpeas, celery and garlic. It’s broadly Mediterranean in flavor profile.

If you’re looking for the lemon-parsley hummus that I originally shared with this recipe, here’s a PDF. Or, make my ultra-creamy hummus recipe and add up to 3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley.

Watch How to Make Mediterranean Bean Salad

More Mediterranean-Style Salads to Make

Consider serving these salads with falafel, hummus or baba ganoush. Check out even more bean salads here.

Please let me know how your bean salad turns out in the comments. I love hearing from you.

Mediterranean Bean Salad

Author: Cookie and Kate
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6
Diet: Vegan

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This Mediterranean-style bean salad recipe is delightfully crisp and satisfying. Its fresh flavors include kidney beans, chickpeas, lemon, garlic and leafy herbs. This healthy salad is vegan and gluten free, but mostly just delicious! Recipe yields about six 1-cup servings.

Ingredients

2 cans red kidney beans (15 ounces each), rinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked kidney beans
1 can chickpeas (15 ounces), rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
1 small red onion, diced (about 1 cup)
2 stalks celery, sliced in half or thirds lengthwise and chopped (about ¾ cup)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or mint
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice (about 1 ½ lemons)
3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
¾ teaspoon salt
Small pinch red pepper flakes

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Instructions

In a serving bowl, combine the prepared kidney beans, chickpeas, onion, celery, cucumber, parsley and dill.
Make the lemon dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper flakes until well blended. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until combined.
Serve immediately for the most flavor, or let it marinate in the refrigerator, covered, for a couple of hours or longer. Leftovers will keep well, covered and refrigerated, for up to 4 days. If necessary, wake up leftovers with a little sprinkle of salt or drizzle of lemon juice.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Ethnic Cuisine: How to Create the Authentic Flavors of Over 30 International Cuisines by Elisabeth Rozin.

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Favorite Chickpea Salad

Kathryne Taylor — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:30:01 +0000

Have you met my all-time favorite chickpea salad recipe? Sure, I have many beloved chickpea salads on the blog already, but this is my tried-and-true favorite from my cookbook, Love Real Food. In the book, I called it the “Outrageous Herbaceous Chickpea Salad,” which is exactly right!

“Here’s a simple chickpea salad that I could eat every single day. It’s bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, thanks to chopped bell pepper, parsley, red onion, and celery. Lemon and garlic take it from tasty to transcendent. This salad packs well, so it’s perfect for potlucks and picnics. It’s also a great lunch option, so long as your serving is large enough…”

I love this recipe as much today as I did when I created the recipe several years ago. In fact, I stand behind all of the cookbook recipes, and it makes me so happy to hear that you’re cooking from the book!

I’m truly a healthier eater when I have this salad in the fridge. It’s the perfect hearty side salad or mid-afternoon snack. Pile it onto a bed of greens, or cooked whole grains like farro or quinoa, or even onto your scrambled eggs or cheese nachos. You can’t go wrong with this one.

Watch How to Make Chickpea Salad

The Best Chickpea Salad

Three more reasons to love this recipe:

This chickpea salad is beyond easy to throw together. Chop up a few ingredients, rinse and drain canned chickpeas, and stir it all together in a bowl!
This salad packs great for lunch, picnics, road trips and plane rides.
Bring this allergy-friendly salad along to your next potluck—it’s vegan/dairy free, gluten free, and nut free, for all to enjoy.

More Chickpea Salads to Enjoy

This chickpea salad is my go-to, but trust me, these chickpea salads are completely delicious as well.

Please let me know how your salad turns out in the comments! I hope this chickpea salad becomes your favorite, too.

Favorite Chickpea Salad

Author: Cookie and Kate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Diet: Vegan

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This chickpea salad recipe is the best! Keep this healthy chickpea salad in the fridge—it’s the perfect side salad, snack and meal component. It’s vegan and gluten free, too! Recipe yields 4 generous side salads or 6 medium.

Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 3 cups cooked chickpeas
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (about 1 bunch)
½ cup chopped red onion (about ½ small)
½ cup chopped celery (about 2 ribs)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 to 1 ½ lemons), or more if needed
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
½ teaspoon fine salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Toss until combined. Taste and add additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper if necessary.
Serve immediately, or chill until you’re ready to serve. Leftovers keep well, covered in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days.

Notes

This recipe comes straight from my cookbook, Love Real Food.

Serving suggestions: Enjoy this salad as-is or serve it over greens or literally anything that could use some substance and vegetables (nachos or pasta, even). It’s nice with crumbled feta cheese as well.

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Quick Chana Masala

Kathryne Taylor — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:30:44 +0000

Chana masala is one of my favorite menu items at Indian restaurants. It’s a hearty, saucy chickpea and tomato dish with warming spices. I bet you have the ingredients to make this easy homemade version in your pantry already!

I shared this recipe back in 2014, and wanted to revisit it as we’re all spending more time at home. I thoroughly enjoyed the fragrant 20 minutes I spent over the stove for this recipe.

To make this chana masala, you’ll need onion, ginger, garlic, and several good-for-you spices, including coriander, cumin, and turmeric. Garam masala is the traditional spice blend for chana masala, but if you don’t have that on hand, you’ll find alternatives below.

I’d like to start cooking Indian recipes more often. Which one would you like to see next? For more pantry-friendly recipes, check my healthy pantry recipes roundup.

Authentic Chana Masala vs. This Quick & Easy Method

I was happy when I found a recipe for quick and easy chana masala in the pages of Angela Liddon’s cookbook, The Oh She Glows Cookbook (affiliate link). I’ve modified Angela’s ingredients and cooking method a bit. Let me be the first to point out that this recipe is somewhat unconventional!

Authentic chana masala is typically made with whole spices, plus some dried mango powder (amchur). This recipe makes use of ground spices, which we’ll cook in some oil to bring out their best. Instead of dried mango powder, we’ll garnish the dish with a wedge of lemon for tart flavor.

Watch How to Make Chana Masala

Canned Tomato Options

I love using crushed fire-roasted tomatoes in this recipe, which offer a shortcut to rich, long-simmered flavor. If you don’t have them, don’t worry.

You can also use canned whole tomatoes (with their juices), and crush them against the side of the pot with a sturdy spoon as they simmer. Or substitute diced tomatoes, which will produce a more chunky result (you could blitz them a few times in a food processor or blender beforehand, to achieve crushed tomatoes).

Spice Options

Garam masala is traditionally used in chana masalas. Garam masala roughly translates to “hot spice mix” in English. It’s made from a blend of coriander, cumin, cardamom (green and black), cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, and other spices that vary by region and preference. No two masalas are exactly alike.

If you don’t have garam masala and don’t want to make another trip to the store, here are a few unconventional options. I know for certain that tikka masala is nice (tikka masala has brighter notes of chili powder and paprika).

Or, you could use a teaspoon of yellow curry powder—it won’t taste the same, but it will be good! If you don’t have either of those, you could likely just omit the spice blend, and add a pinch of ground clove and cardamom to the pot if you have them.

Craving more Indian recipes?

I’m working on my expanding my collection of Indian recipes, but here are a few favorite recipes inspired by Indian cuisine.

Creamy Golden Milk (Hot or Iced)
Quick Dal Makhani
Masala Lentil Salad with Cumin Roasted Carrots
Turmeric-Spiced Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower: See the Indian-inspired version.

Please let me know how this recipe turns out in the comments.

Quick Chana Masala

Author: Cookie and Kate
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Diet: Vegan

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Quick and easy chana masala recipe served over basmati rice. This spicy, hearty, chickpea-based Indian dish is vegan and gluten free. It makes great leftovers, too! Be sure to prep the ingredients in advance, as the recipe moves quickly. Recipe yields 4 bowls.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked brown basmati rice, for serving (rice is optional, I like to cook extra to have on hand for other meals)
2 tablespoons coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium serrano or jalapeño pepper*, minced (remove ribs and seeds to tame the spice level)
½ teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste
5 cloves garlic, pressed or minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger (about a 1-inch piece)
1 ½ teaspoons garam masala**
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional!*)
1 large can (28 ounces) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes, with their juices
2 cans (14 ounces each) chickpeas (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas), rinsed and drained
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

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Cook the rice (if you want to serve the chana masala on rice): Bring a large pot of water to boil on the stove and rinse the rice in a fine-mesh colander. Once boiling, pour in the rice and give it a stir. Boil the rice for 30 minutes, then turn off the heat and drain the rice. Return the rice to the pot and cover the pot. Let the rice steam for 10 minutes. Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork and season with sea salt to taste.
Cook the chana masala: In a medium Dutch oven or large saucepan, warm the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion, serrano and salt. Cook until the onion is tender and turning translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and ginger, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in the garam masala, coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt and cayenne (if using), and cook for another minute, while stirring constantly.
Add the tomatoes and their juices. If using whole tomatoes, use the back of a wooden spoon to break the tomatoes apart (you can leave some chunks of tomato for texture).
Raise the heat to medium-high and add the chickpeas. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook, reducing the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer, for 10 minutes or longer to allow the flavors to develop. Season to taste with additional salt, if desired. If it’s not spicy enough for your liking, add another pinch of cayenne.
Serve over basmati rice, if desired, and garnish with a lemon wedge or two and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro leaves.

Notes

Recipe adapted with permission from The Oh She Glows Cookbook by Angela Liddon.

*Tame the heat: While chana masala is inherently full of spice, the serrano (or jalapeño) and cayenne pepper are what bring the heat. If you’re sensitive, reduce or omit them both. You can always stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper at the end of cooking if you want more.

**Spice blend note: Garam masala is traditional. If you don’t have it and want to get by without making another trip to the store, you could use tikka masala instead, or perhaps even 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder. Don’t have any of those? I suspect this dish would be nicely flavorful with an added pinch of clove and cardamom, or even nothing at all.

Storage suggestions: This recipe makes for great leftovers! Store the rice, chana masala and garnishes separately for best results. Warm the rice and chana masala together, then garnish with fresh lemon wedges and cilantro. Leftovers should keep well for up to 5 days. I believe you could also successfully freeze the chana masala and rice components for later.

Change it up: Though untraditional, I think this would taste great with a generous splash of coconut milk for some creaminess (it would also mellow the spices somewhat).

Update 3/18/20: The recipe originally called for cumin seeds (1 ½ teaspoons) instead of ground cumin. I made the switch because ground cumin is easier to find. The recipe called for cooking the cumin seeds in the oil before adding the onion, etc. (Cook for a minute or two, stirring frequently, until the seeds are golden and fragrant. Watch carefully to avoid burning the seeds.)

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Mediterranean Couscous Salad with Raw Squash and Feta

Kathryne Taylor — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 20:01:35 +0000

Meet my favorite couscous salad, featuring Israeli couscous and colorful summertime produce. This Mediterranean-style salad is light, refreshing, and overflowing with colorful rounds of thinly sliced raw zucchini and yellow squash. That’s right, raw squash! It’s so good.

This salad is a simple, light summer dish full of vegetables, whole grains, chickpeas and feta. I came up with this recipe six years ago for Free People’s blog, and it’s become one of my mom’s go-to potluck dishes. So, I thought I’d update it to meet my current standards.

This salad is just the kind of meal I’m craving during this hot summer weather, and it would be perfect for your Fourth of July parties. If you’re looking for more Independence Day recipes, I’ve got you covered. I’ve listed a few of my other favorite salads below, too!

Squash Preparation Tips

Here’s the thing. Raw squash is quite tasty, totally underutilized, and a nice alternative to cucumber. The trick for this recipe is to slice the squash into very thin rounds, so it offers a tender, lightly crisp texture.

There are a few different ways to accomplish this, starting with the easiest:

With a mandoline: Mandolines (affiliate link) are sharp contraptions that help you make quick, uniform slices. Please be careful and don’t let your fingers get too close to the blade.
With a vegetable peeler: Once you have sliced off the tip of the squash, you can hook the center of the peeler on the outer edge of the squash and pull it across. This might take some trial and error at first. It works especially well on skinny squash (thinner than the peeler is wide).
With a sharp chef’s knife: Simply slice across the squash making your slices as thin and even as possible.

Couscous & Pasta Options

I designed this recipe for pearled (Israeli) couscous, which is basically a small round pasta shape. I prefer to use whole grain couscous, since the regular kind seems to spike my blood sugar levels.

Unfortunately, whole wheat pearled couscous has become harder to find. You might get lucky and find it in your grocery store, or you might want to order it from Amazon like I did.

If you can’t find pearled couscous, I would opt for a different small pasta shape instead of regular (more fine) couscous. Small shells, fusilli and farfalle will all work!

Looking for more fresh summertime salads? Here are a few of my favorites:

Hope your holidays is full of laughs, smiles and good food. Please let me know how you like this salad in the comments!

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Author: Cookie and Kate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

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This couscous salad with raw squash and bold Mediterranean flavors is a simple summer side dish. Pack up a bowlful for a weekday lunch or serve with a glass of chilled Pinot Grigio or Sauvignan Blanc for dinner. Recipe yields 6 side servings.

Ingredients

1 ⅓ cup whole wheat Israeli couscous (or any other small pasta shape, you’ll need about 3 cups cooked)
⅓ cup pine nuts
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste (from 1 to 2 lemons)
1 large shallot, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
½ teaspoon fine sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (½ cup)
⅓ cup pitted and thinly sliced Kalamata olives
1 medium zucchini, sliced into super thin rounds
1 small yellow squash, sliced into super thin rounds
⅓ cup (⅔ ounce) chopped fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley

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Instructions

Cook the couscous until al dente, according to package directions. Drain off any excess water.
Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, warm the pine nuts until they’re turning lightly golden on the sides and fragrant (be careful not to let them burn). Transfer them to a bowl to cool.
In a large serving bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, salt and several twists of black pepper until combined.
Add the couscous to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Top the couscous with the toasted pine nuts, chickpeas, tomatoes, feta, olives, zucchini and squash, and basil. Stir to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add an extra tablespoon or two of lemon juice if it needs more brightness. For the best flavor, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This salad will keep well, covered and refrigerated, for up to 4 days.

Notes

Change it up: I used whole wheat Israeli couscous for my salad, but any small whole wheat pasta shape will do. Orzo, small shells and farfalle (bow-tie pasta) are all great options. Just cook the pasta in salted water according to the package’s directions and proceed with the recipe. Instead of zucchini and squash, you could use cucumber.
Make it gluten free: Substitute your favorite small gluten-free pasta for the couscous.
Make it vegan: If you choose to make the salad vegan by omitting the cheese, you might want to add a few more sliced olives to make up for the salty punch of feta.
Make it nut free: Technically pine nuts are seeds, but you can omit them if they don’t work for you or if you’re concerned about cross-contamination.

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Chickpea Noodle Soup

Kathryne Taylor — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:24:44 +0000

Here’s my meatless version of classic chicken noodle soup, made with chickpeas instead of chicken! This soup is exactly what I want to eat when I’m feeling under the weather or craving some familiar, comfort food flavors.

It seems like everyone has caught at least one cold this winter season, me included. As a longtime vegetarian, I haven’t eaten chicken noodle soup in years.

Every time I get sick, I wonder why I don’t have a restorative soup recipe, but don’t have the energy to figure it out. Eventually, I get well again and move on to more exciting meals. So it goes.

We finally broke the cycle and I’m excited to share this recipe with you today. It’s the perfect meal to bring to your friend who isn’t feeling well, and it’s simple enough to pull together if you’re not feeling well yourself.

Vegan Noodle Soup Notes

I caught a winter cold a couple months ago and was feeling quite sorry for myself as I sniffled on the couch. My fella insisted on making me a vegetable noodle soup. He winged it, like he does, and it turned out really well, like his meals generally do. He’s a great cook.

His version didn’t include chickpeas, just a generous amount of vegetables, egg noodles (classic), and one surprise ingredient—curry powder. It was subtle, but interesting, warming and comforting at the same time. I loved it and made sure to include some in my chickpea version.

I also added some turmeric, which you will find in some chicken noodle soup recipes because it offers some golden yellow coloring. Turmeric is one of the main ingredients in curry powder and chickpeas are a staple in Indian cuisine, so you can see how this soup concept might not be so crazy idea after all.

That said, you can leave out the curry powder if you’re suspicious or need ultra-basic noodle soup for someone who’s really unwell.

I added chickpeas for some added protein, fiber and texture. Plus, “chickpea noodle soup” has a fun plant-based ring to it. Whether you’re a meatless eater or not, I think you’ll really enjoy this alternative to traditional chicken noodle soup.

Watch How to Make Chickpea Noodle Soup

Please let me know how you like this noodle soup recipe in the comments! I hope you it’s exactly what you need.

Craving more soup to get you through the winter? Here are a few more favorites on Cookie and Kate:

Chickpea Noodle Soup

Author: Cookie and Kate
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 bowls

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This noodle soup is made with chickpeas instead of chicken! It’s the perfect meatless soup when you’re feeling ill or craving familiar comfort food flavors. Recipe yields 6 big bowls of soup.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 cup thinly sliced celery (about 2 long stalks)
1 cup carrots, peeled and cut into thin rounds (2 medium or 4 small)
¼ teaspoon salt, more to taste
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon curry powder (optional)
1 bay leaf
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
8 ounces spiral pasta*
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus extra for garnish
2 quarts (8 cups/64 ounces) vegetable broth
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Warm the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the onion, celery, carrots and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are turning translucent and softening, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the turmeric and curry powder, if using, and stir constantly for about 30 seconds to wake up their flavors. Add the bay leaf, chickpeas, pasta, parsley and broth.
Raise the heat to high and bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering until the pasta is pleasantly tender, about 10 to 20 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and season generously with pepper. Add more salt, to taste, if necessary (I usually add another ¼ teaspoon). Serve while hot, with some extra parsley and pepper on top as garnish.
Once cool, store the soup in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.

Notes

*Pasta options: I’ve used whole grain noodles (DeLallo fusilli) and gluten free noodles (see below) with success. Egg noodles are a classic choice. Orzo would also be nice.

Make it gluten free: Substitute gluten-free noodles. I had good luck with Ancient Harvest rotini (a corn and quinoa blend).

Change it up: Omit the curry powder for more mild, traditional flavor—but it’s subtle as is. You could also substitute Great Northern beans for the chickpeas.

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French Carrot Salad

Kathryne Taylor — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:54:16 +0000

I never knew I’d be so excited about a raw carrot salad. Then again, I’m not sure I’ve ever had French carrot salad before! Have you? Carrot salads are ubiquitous in France and we’ve been missing out.

I’m generally a fan of big, bold flavor, but French carrot salad (salade de carottes râpées) is a delicate balance of sweet raw carrot, tangy lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard and herbs. This carrot salad is a lesson in restraint and tastes more complex than it is.

I discovered this carrot salad at French Market in Kansas City. The girls behind the counter always have French accents, so you know the restaurant is legit.

They offer a variety of pre-made salads and sandwiches, and I couldn’t resist the glowing orange carrot salad. Their version includes chickpeas, which offer some protein and bulk.

I was really surprised by how much I loved that fresh, crisp-tender, sweet-and-savory carrot salad, so here we are. French carrot salad is a lovely side dish to offer at picnics, in packed lunches, with sandwiches, and so on.

French Carrot Salad Preparation Tips

The carrots account for this recipe’s predominant flavor and texture. French Market’s carrot salad features tiny, short slivers of carrot that readily absorb dressing but are difficult to achieve at home. David Lebovitz suggests they’re using a discontinued rotary grater by the brand Moulinex, so I gave up on exactly matching their texture.

Here are your options:

You can achieve a similar texture by using a julienne peeler (affiliate link) in short strokes like I did for these photos, but it’s tedious work.
You can also run the carrots through your food processor with the grating attachment.
Or, grate the carrots on the medium-to-large holes of your box grater.
The smallest option on your spiralizer might work, too—please report back if you try!

Don’t stress about how you grate your carrots. I think you’ll enjoy this salad no matter what.

Watch How to Make French Carrot Salad

Carrot Salad Serving Suggestions

This carrot salad packs up beautifully for lunch, picnics and potlucks. Serve it with sandwiches, creamy dips or soups, or more fresh salads. Here are a few suggestions:

Please let me know how you like this carrot salad in the comments. I love hearing from you! If you’re interested in another carrot salad option, you must try my Roasted & Raw Carrot Salad with Avocado.

French Carrot Salad

Author: Cookie and Kate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes (plus 20-minute marinating time)
Yield: 4 servings

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This French carrot salad recipe is simple and fresh! You’ll need carrots, olive oil, lemon, honey, cumin, parsley and chives. Chickpeas are optional but recommended. Recipe yields 4 servings.

Ingredients

Carrot salad

1 pound carrots, peeled
2 tablespoons finely snipped chives or chopped green onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Optional: 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas

Dressing

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

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Instructions

To prepare the carrots: You can grate them on the large holes of a box grater, or use short strokes with a julienne peeler, or process them in a food processor fitted with a grating attachment. You’ll end up with about 3 cups grated carrots.
Place the carrots in a medium serving bowl. Add the chives, parsley and optional chickpeas to the bowl.
To make the dressing, whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until completely blended.
Pour the dressing over the carrot mixture and stir until the mixture is evenly coated in dressing. For best flavor, allow the salad to marinate for 20 minutes before serving. Toss again before serving. This salad keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for about 4 days.

Notes

Recipe inspired by French Market in Kansas City.

Make it vegan: Substitute maple syrup for the honey.

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