CHICKPEA-AND-BASMATI-RICE SALAD WITH TOASTED-SESAME-SEED VINAIGRETTE

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Chickpea-And-Basmati-Rice Salad With Toasted-Sesame-Seed Vinaigrette image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked basmati rice
1/2 each red, green and yellow bell peppers, stemmed, cored, deribbed and cut into 1/2-inch squares
4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • To make the salad, toss together the chickpeas, rice, bell peppers and scallions in a large bowl. To make the vinaigrette, stir together the sesame seeds, sesame oil and cumin in a medium bowl. Whisk in the lemon juice. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and add the salt. Toss the vinaigrette with the salad and season with salt to taste. Divide among 4 plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 152, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 278 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

IMRAN ALI Chachar
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights or for packing for lunch.


Lxjamunrul
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I love the way the toasted sesame seeds add a nutty flavor to this salad. It's a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Sarfraz Sarfraz
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Ricardo Rodríguez
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I'm not a fan of rice, but I really enjoyed this salad. The chickpeas and vegetables are delicious and the vinaigrette is flavorful.


Coocoo B. Teamah
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.


Alexander Gore
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The chickpeas, basmati rice, and vegetables are all perfectly cooked and the vinaigrette is delicious.


Raja Israr
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Jeff Remmick
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and it's also very filling.


Fin Wolfhard
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights or for packing for lunch.


Sk goutom babu Goutom
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I love the way the toasted sesame seeds add a nutty flavor to this salad. It's a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Akif It
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Khizar Bhatti
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I'm not a fan of rice, but I really enjoyed this salad. The chickpeas and vegetables are delicious and the vinaigrette is flavorful.


Moiz Ansari
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add some grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.


Salma Abdussalaam
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The chickpeas, basmati rice, and vegetables are all perfectly cooked and the vinaigrette is delicious.


Eladio Cosme
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Zorah Njoki
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I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are well-balanced and the vinaigrette is delicious.


Kelechi Achike
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful salad. I especially love the toasted sesame seed vinaigrette. It's so easy to make and adds a lot of flavor to the dish.


Sheikh Mudassir
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually add some chopped cucumber and red onion for extra crunch.


John Chalcroft
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This chickpea and basmati rice salad is a delicious and refreshing dish, perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The toasted sesame seed vinaigrette adds a wonderful flavor and crunch. I will definitely be making this again!