Gorgeous chickpea salad

in food β€’Β  7 years agoΒ 

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Here in the Southern Hemisphere, the weather is heating up. It's time to wind down for the year, take some time out and lounge by the pool. It is HOT 🌞🌞 in Africa, gurl! It's too hot for steaks, pastas and soups. But we can't eat a green salad every night... Sometimes I crave something a little special. A week night treat that is tasty, feels indulgent, but is still healthy. Checking all of these boxes is my Gorgeous Chickpea Salad. 🌱 You will thank me. This dressing is EVERYTHING!


Chickpeas are, in my humble opinion, one of the most under-rated ingredients IN THE WORLD. I use them to make hummus, roast them for salads, smash them onto toast and snack on for lunch. They are sooo tasty and SO healthy. I just love them! The dressing to go with this salad feels toasty and fragrant, with cumin melding onto crumbly, creamy feta cheese.

Here's How!

INGREDIENTS (serves six as a side, four as a main)

  • 800g bag of baby spinach
  • two wheels of feta cheese
  • 400gr can of chickpeas
  • 1 egg per serving
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt, pepper, chilli flakes and cumin
  • juice of one lemon
  • bread to serve (I chose rye)

METHOD

Make your dressing. In a squeezy bottle, add your olive oil, with a few teaspoons of lemon juice, a teaspoon of ground cumin seeds,a little chilli flakes, and salt and pepper. This is one of those recipes you will have to mix until it tastes right!

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To a large bowl add your baby spinach. Crumble the feta and toss the salad. Dress the salad.

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In an oven proof tray, add the chickpeas. Toss with a little dressing, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until crispy.

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You can now move the dressed leaves to the serving bowl. Add in the chickpeas, and toss.

In a hot pan, quickly fry the eggs. 🍳🍳 I recommend a sunny-side up egg. The yolk is silky and adds an indulgent element to the dish.

Once fried, place on top of the salad, and serve with rye bread.

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This is sooo quick and easy. The flavours are subtle and simple. The zesty lemony dressing contrasts sharply with the creamy feta and silken yolk. It's gorgeously indulgent, yet simple and healthy enough for a weeknight dinner.

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Enjoy with the one you love. πŸ’œ

a delicious food post for ADSACTLY by @princessmewmew

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Β  Β· Β 7 years agoΒ 

yummy and healthy. i must try it

Yum! Will have to save this in my bookmarks for when I can eat chickpeas again. You are right, so underrated and also one of my favourites!

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As I look at those pictures my salivatory glands are oozing! I can imagine the wonderful flavors of that dish; it’s a must make dish.

Thank you ! It is soooo delicious

I've been seeing a ton of salads, vegan and vegetarian inspired posts today on Steemit. I'm wondering if it's a sign that I should start eating healthier. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe @adsactly!

Hahaha! Perhaps it is! It could be that people want to eat a little cleaner after thanksgiving too!

Lol, that is probably and most likely the case. I definitely feasted on Thanksgiving, and still am...maybe I'm seeing signs that I wanna see.

Β  Β· Β 7 years agoΒ 

Hi adsactly,
Very interesting read, Thanks you for sharing it!

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Β  Β· Β 7 years agoΒ 

That looks delicious. Or should I say.... Yummy!

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If someone says that it doesn't look good, then they are lying! 😎 And I'm sure it tastes fantastic πŸ€“

Thank you for your genuine comment! Upvoted 100%

It looks yammy )))) I'll defenatly try it )))) Thanks for sharing )))

Β  Β· Β 7 years agoΒ 

It looks yummy.... Thanks for sharing the post and also the ingredients

wow, nutty smack of chickpeas, very well combined with spinach. Very appetizing)) I'll go snack

Lol! Thank you! It is tasty

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This makes me think I can try a vegan diet

Maybe

Hehe, I’m glad! It’s not vegan but vegetarian as it has eggs and cheese, but you will be surprised at al the options that are out there

Β  Β· Β 7 years agoΒ 

I'll definitely have a try! Looks delicious!

Β  Β· Β 7 years agoΒ 

Incredible as with so few ingredients you can make a delicious meal, especially if it is chickpeas, one of my favorite grains. Congratulations for such a picturesque and rich recipe!

look lovely... i will love to give it a try but i doubt if i can get the ingredients here in Nigeria.... how do I go about it? @princessmewmew

Great, I really want to eat it

good work @adsactly
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thank you for sharing
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Β  Β· Β 7 years agoΒ 

yummmmilicious................mouth watering...............

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Β  Β· Β 7 years agoΒ 

Hey @adsactly I love chick peas.It looks delicious I appreciate it πŸ‘πŸ™Œ

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THANKS FOR THE RECIPE!!!

I'll definitely be making this once I get paid!!!!

A must try. Chickpeas is so nutritious.... :)

looks really delicious. Thanks for the share and step to step recipe and pictures. I've got to really learn from you :D

Goood jooob

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I love chick peas. It looks delicious, I might try it this weekend.

You must! Let me know if you do!

great recipe.. chickpeas are a good source of protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.

Looks like a very tasteful dish make me very hungry now, you have my vote

Easy to make and really tasty, I substituted the feta cheese with vegan Parmesan cheese and it's really good.ο»Ώ β€’β€’β€’β€’β€’*β€’ i giv you 5 Star

Dear Adsactly

Have you try Pho?.. Vietnamese noodle soup....

Β  Β· Β 7 years agoΒ 

The sunny side up egg on top of the dish is a great choice.

Oh it makes the dish! It is just to die for!

That is looking health and delicious isn't it?

Β  Β· Β 7 years agoΒ 

wow i am very hungry friend

Β  Β· Β 7 years agoΒ 

i like fresh food.fresh food really healthy for any health.

a healthy protein bomb it will also be good with purslane instead of spinach

delightful-upvoted

Β  Β· Β 7 years agoΒ 

Incredible as with so few ingredients you can make a delicious meal, especially if it is chickpeas, one of my favorite grains. Congratulations for such a picturesque and rich recipe!

wonderful photography and very looking food.

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It looks yummy!!!!!!

Woww! That recipe looks so delicious! I would so try that!

thanks ..its looking great ...can we use boiled egg medume ???

You can I suppose... but why?

Β  Β· Β 7 years agoΒ 

Ohh, it must be lovely. Such a tasty meal and the weather adding up on top of that :P 'm located in EU and it's snowing right now :/ I got to say though, that snow is also looking pretty much beautiful, but I would prefer to eat a tasty
dish like this with a sweet breeze and a nice sun outside. Thanks for sharing the recipe, I'll make sure to prepare it even during winter time as well :P

Looks great

Spinach is my favorite food! This looks delicious! Yammy!

Looks yummy!

Nice. This looks very tasty! Must definitely try it!

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