Spiced Chickpea Salad (Nohut Salatası)
Nohut Salatası, or Spiced Chickpea Salad, is a refreshing and flavorful dish from Crimean Tatar cuisine. This salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal, and it's packed with protein and fiber from the chickpeas.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Protein
- 6g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl
Tools
Whisk Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Nohut Salatası as a side dish with grilled meats or as a light lunch with some crusty bread.
Tips & tricks
For added freshness, you can also add some diced tomatoes or chopped mint to the salad.
Cost
$10