CHICKPEA AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FRESH MINT

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This Chickpea and Cucumber Salad with Fresh Mint is a refreshing minty salad for any time of year.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 3/4 cups canned or cooked chickpeas, rinsed
1/2 cups roughly chopped mint leaves
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1/3 cups currants
1 1/2 teaspoons whole fennel seeds
3 tablespoons minced shallots
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumbers if they are waxed, and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and discard them. Cut cucumbers into 1/4-inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients, and toss well to combine. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve salad at room temperature.

Anila Ubaid
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This salad is a waste of time and ingredients.


Sonia Moura
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I'm not a fan of cucumbers, so I didn't enjoy this salad.


Rawan Radwan
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The dressing was too tangy for my taste.


Jahmel Watson
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I found this salad to be a bit bland.


Waeel Ali
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my salad didn't turn out as flavorful as I expected.


Louis Marnat
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I'm going to try making this salad with different types of beans.


Shameer Ali
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I added some diced red onion to this salad and it was delicious.


Kally huard
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.


Sarah Fraser
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I'm not a big fan of mint, but I still enjoyed this salad. The dressing is really good.


Malike Read
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This is my new favorite summer salad. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Lolita Terry
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mohammed Tayub
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the chickpeas and cucumbers are perfectly cooked.


Akua Fosuaa
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's a healthy and refreshing option for a summer meal.


Alexander Guterrez
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I'm not usually a fan of chickpeas, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the chickpeas are perfectly cooked.


Damani Daley
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the bright flavors and the crunchy texture of the chickpeas and cucumbers.


Mollie Ehmke
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This chickpea and cucumber salad is a refreshing and healthy summer dish. The combination of chickpeas, cucumbers, fresh mint, and a tangy dressing is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.