Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Giada De Laurentiis's vibrant Chickpea and Zucchini Salad. This refreshing salad combines the goodness of chickpeas, zucchini, and a medley of fresh herbs, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Giada's expertise shines through in her carefully curated recipes, offering a variety of options to suit your dietary preferences and culinary skills. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your kitchen adventures, these recipes will guide you in crafting a wholesome and satisfying dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a refreshing side. Get ready to elevate your salads and experience the magic of Giada's culinary artistry.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ORZO SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pour the broth into a heavy large saucepan. Cover the pan and bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Stir in the orzo. Cover partially and cook until the orzo is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring frequently, about 7 minutes. Drain the orzo through a strainer. Transfer the orzo to a large wide bowl and toss until the orzo cools slightly. Set aside to cool completely.
- Toss the orzo with the beans, tomatoes, onion, basil, mint, and enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve at room temperature.
- Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Yield: 1 3/4 cups
CHICKPEA AND ZUCCHINI SALAD - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS
This is from Giada De Laurentis. Can use frozen, thawed corn in place of the fresh corn. I also add a tomato to this salad. If I don't have a chunk of Parmesan, I will just sprinkle some grated cheese over the top after mixing in the vinaigrette.
Provided by Maureenie
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients for the salad in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 6.2, Sodium 592.9, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 8.1
MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI AND CHICKPEA SALAD
Chopped zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light balsamic dressing. Or you can use red wine vinegar! Makes a great side dish or light lunch. Not necessary, but best if chilled at least a couple hours to let flavors blend.
Provided by ChristineM
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Zucchini Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, feta, Kalamata olives, olive oil, basil, vinegar, rosemary, capers, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 514.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
CRISPY CHICKPEAS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
- Put the chickpeas on a clean kitchen towel or several sheets of paper towel and dry thoroughly. In a medium bowl, toss the beans with the olive oil to coat. Sprinkle the smoked salt and toss again. Arrange the chickpeas in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake, shaking the pan halfway through the baking time, until the chickpeas are crunchy, 50 minute to 1 hour. Let cool for at least 1 hour; the beans will become crunchier as they cool.
- These are best eaten within 1 day.
ASPARAGUS AND ZUCCHINI CRUDI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Using a vegetable peeler, shave the zucchini into long thin strips. Thinly slice the asparagus on a diagonal. Toss the slices together and place the salad in a serving bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and drizzle over the vegetables. Toss to coat. Garnish with the pecorino shavings. Serve.
SPAGHETTI WITH LEMON AND ZUCCHINI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Season it generously with salt. Add the sliced lemons and blanch for 30 seconds. Using tongs, remove the lemons to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Dry well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat another 30 seconds. Add the shallots and garlic to the skillet and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until fragrant and beginning to brown slightly, about 2 minutes. Add the capers, anchovy paste, red pepper flakes and the blanched lemon slices and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to dissolve the anchovy paste and brown the lemons, for another 2 minutes. Add the zucchini and remaining teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until parts of the zucchini turn deep brown while some parts remain al dente, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes less than package directions, about 8 minutes. Add 1/3 cup pasta water to the skillet with the zucchini and stir to deglaze. Use a pair of tongs to remove the pasta directly to the skillet. Sprinkle the bare pasta with the Parmesan and toss well to coat the pasta with the zucchini sauce. (Some of the zucchini should have gotten rather soft, which helps to create a silky sauce.) Add another 1/2 cup pasta water if needed to maintain the sauce. Top the pasta with the herbs and feta and serve.
KALE AND CHICKPEA SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the onions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Bring the vinegar, sugar and salt to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat to dissolve the sugar. Place the onions in a small bowl and pour the hot mixture over them. Toss well to coat. Allow to cool to room temperature for 1 hour before using.
- For the chickpeas: Meanwhile, toss the chickpeas with the olive oil, lemon zest, zaatar and salt. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until golden and crisp, about 30 minutes. Drain well on paper towels.
- For the salad: Place the Tuscan kale in a large bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and massage the salt into the kale. Add the olive oil, vinegar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1/2 cup of the onions without their liquid, all of the chickpeas, feta and zaatar. Toss to combine and serve.
RIGATONI WITH GREENS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just short of al dente, 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 1/4 cups of the pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chickpeas and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chile flakes and capers and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in the Swiss chard and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook until wilted, 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and simmer for 1 minute. Add the drained pasta and sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the Parmesan and the lemon zest; toss well to coat. Add 1 cup more of the reserved pasta water and the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Simmer until the pasta is al dente, the sauce has thickened and the flavors have come together, 2 minutes. Top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and serve.
GARBANZO BEAN AND ZUCCHINI SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until combined.
- For the Salad: Place the garbanzo beans, zucchini, corn, red onion, and lettuce in a large salad bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well. Garnish with the crumbled Parmesan cheese and serve.
GRANDMA"S ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE-GIADA DE LAURENTIIS
This is my version of a recipe I saw Giada make on her show. She puts bread crumbs between the zucchini layers but I think they taste soggy so I just put them on top. I sometimes just use an Italian shredded cheese blend as a substitute for the cheeses.
Provided by linguinelisa
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Layer in dish zucchini, salt and pepper, cream and cheeses. Make 3 layers. Top with bread crumbs, then butter. Bake at 375 for 35 to 40 minutes.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Don't overcook the zucchini. It should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Allow the salad to cool slightly before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.
- Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with different variations of this salad. For example, you could add other vegetables, such as bell peppers, tomatoes, or corn. You could also use a different type of cheese, such as feta or goat cheese.
Conclusion:
Giada De Laurentiis' Chickpea and Zucchini Salad is a delicious, healthy, and refreshing salad perfect for a summer meal. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a great choice for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of chickpeas, zucchini, red onion, and feta cheese is perfect, and the dressing is light and flavorful. This salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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