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South Indian Chickpea Salad

Citrus and roasted winter vegetable salad with pomegranate dressing.

Recipe Summary South Indian Chickpea Salad

The State of Tamil Nadu in South India is the origin for Madras Curry, versatile salads, and stir-fry. Of course, locally they are known by different names. A twist on a traditional salad, my chickpea salad can be made as an appetizer or a healthy snack with tea.

Ingredients | South African Salads

1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained

1 mango - peeled and diced

1 cup chopped hearts of romaine (Optional)

½ cup diced cucumber

½ cup diced carrot

¼ cup diced celery (Optional)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

salt to taste

1 cup chopped pineapple

Directions

Toss together the garbanzo beans, mango, romaine lettuce, cucumber, carrot, celery, lemon juice, and salt in a large bowl. Let the mixture set for 30 minutes. Top the salad with the pineapple to serve.

Info | South African Salads

prep: 30 mins additional: 30 mins total: 1 hr Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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