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.

Christine Byewunyisa
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This salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are really nice together.


Cap cut Video
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I wasn't sure about this salad at first, but I'm glad I tried it. It's actually really good! The chickpeas and cucumbers are a great combination.


Pastor Rogers Kayongo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas and cucumbers. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Teye Junior
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I loved this salad! It was so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Hussain Rajpoot
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Uzair Murtaza
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I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this salad. The cucumbers and mint help to balance out the flavor of the chickpeas.


Sunni Reign
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. It's also a great make-ahead meal because it tastes even better the next day.


Khan Buner
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. It's simple to make and the flavors are really nice together.


Yareli
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. I love the combination of chickpeas, cucumbers, and fresh mint.


Amna Sajid
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I usually add a little bit of feta cheese and some chopped walnuts. It's also great as a wrap or sandwich filling.


sajwal prince
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nimat Khan
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This refreshing salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas and cucumbers. I added some red onion for a bit of extra flavor and crunch. It was a hit at my last potluck!