MEXICAN-STYLE CHICK-PEA SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Bean     Garlic     Onion     Pepper     Tomato     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Lime     Summer     Jalapeño     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo*
3 fresh jalapeño chiles
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves
3 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
4 cups drained canned chick-peas (two 19-ounce cans)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice plus additional to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
ground black pepper
*available at some specialty foods shops.

Steps:

  • Rinse chipotles. Wearing rubber gloves, separately seed and mince chipotles and jalape‱os. Mince onion and garlic. Peel, seed, and chop tomatoes. Rinse and drain chick-peas and in a large bowl stir together all ingredients except additional lime juice. Chill salad, covered, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Season salad with salt and add additional lime juice. Serve salad at cool room temperature.

BABAR HUSSAIN
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I'm not sure about the combination of chickpeas and roasted corn, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Sunday Ibrahim Sunday
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This salad is a great option for a healthy and refreshing lunch.


Marcus Render
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I can't wait to try this salad. It looks so delicious!


Nabeel Haider
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


ryan marek
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I love how customizable this salad is. I often add different vegetables or proteins to change it up.


Kadian Krazii
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Motunrayo yusuff
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This salad is so fresh and flavorful, and the dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Queenta Dzame
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I love the addition of the roasted corn in this salad. It adds a nice sweetness and crunch.


Révolus Révolus
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. It's also a great healthy lunch or dinner option.


Aziz Saded
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so fresh and flavorful, and the dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Adamu bidel Bello
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the chickpeas, roasted corn, and avocado.