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Monday, May 3, 2010

Creamy Chickpea Salad
with Garden Fresh Herbs

This is one of my favorite salads.
I use fresh thyme and parsley,
they give it a clean, herbal taste.
If you have fresh herbs experiment
with basil or oregano but if not,
give it a try with dried thyme.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
2 tablespoons Real Mayonaise
1/2 tablespoon Creole mustard
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seafood seasoning
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 celery stalk, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/4 tsp dried)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
generous grating of black pepper

Directions:
Mash the chickpeas well with a potato masher.
Add all remaining ingredients and taste,
adding more seasonings if necessary.
Refrigerate until chilled.
Serve as a sandwich filling,
as a dip with crackers,
or atop a bed of greens.

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