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

Raj Rani
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This salad is a must-try for anyone who loves chickpeas and rice.


Harmony Brown
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I highly recommend this salad. It's a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Esther Kingsley
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.


Emako Fkr
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The vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch for this salad.


Saveen Maduranga
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I love the crunch of the toasted sesame seeds in this salad.


Faith Amwai
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This salad is delicious and healthy. It's a great option for a light lunch or dinner.


Hussein Mahamed Kalif
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and chickpeas.


Alex Poon
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


dabir naqvi
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The toasted sesame seeds add a nice nutty flavor, and the vinaigrette is perfectly tangy and sweet.


Zisan Gaming
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This salad is a great source of protein and fiber. It's also very versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Rihanna Logan
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to transport and tastes even better the next day.


Chudary shehzad Shehzad gujjar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. I also added some chopped cucumber and red bell pepper for extra crunch and color.


Abeed Afghan
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is a game-changer! The chickpeas and rice are hearty and filling, and the vinaigrette is light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Alex Sandoval
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This chickpea and basmati rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! The toasted sesame seed vinaigrette really made the dish, and the combination of flavors and textures was perfect.