Djiboutian Spiced Chickpea Salad (Salade de Pois Chiches Épicée Djiboutienne)
Salade de Pois Chiches Épicée Djiboutienne, or Djiboutian Spiced Chickpea Salad, is a flavorful and nutritious dish that is popular in Djiboutian cuisine. This salad is packed with aromatic spices and fresh ingredients, making it a perfect side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 5 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per serving
- Protein
- 6g
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl Whisk
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Salade de Pois Chiches Épicée Djiboutienne as a side dish with grilled meat or fish, or enjoy it on its own as a light and refreshing meal.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of heat, add more cayenne pepper to the salad dressing according to your preference.
Cost
$10