Spiced Carrot and Chickpea Salad
This salad is a flavorful and filling way to enjoy carrots and chickpeas. The spices add an extra depth of flavor, while the feta cheese provides a nice contrast in texture. The salad can be served as a main course or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- -1 can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
- -1 large carrot peeled and grated
- -1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- -2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- -1 tablespoon olive oil
- - tablespoon lemon juice
- -1 teaspoon ground cumin
- -1/4 teaspoon salt
- -1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Start by cooking the chickpeas. If you're using canned chickpeas, simply drain and rinse them. If you're using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight in water, then drain and rinse them.
- Next, peel and chop the carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- To make the dressing, combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl or jar and whisk (or shake) until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, chopped carrots, and desired amount of dressing. Toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later. Enjoy!