Garbanzo Bean and Baby Arugula Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette
Author Notes: My farmers market was absolutely brimming with all manner of good things today and I went a little overboard. This means that I need to find some new uses and quickly, or some of my little lovlies will end up in the compost heap. Note to self: start composting, just in case. - TiggyBee —TiggyBee
Food52 Review: This salad showcases summer’s bounty, and adds zip to protein-packed garbanzos with an easy, cumin-and-shallot-spiked dressing over peppery arugula. Choose your greenmarket or garden’s best offerings. I indeed carted this salad, already dressed, to an outdoor spot, and enjoyed it an hour and half later. I kept the container in close proximity to a cold pack, so the contents remained fresh and crisp. On a truly hot picnic day you might otherwise risk wilted greens. This was enough for 4 (maybe 6) as a side, and on its own more than plenty for 2 adults’ harborside lunch. - TiggyBee —janecf
Makes a salad
for the salad
- 1 16 oz can garbanzos, drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces baby arugula
- 1 red bell pepper - chopped small
- 1 large carrot, scrubbed and chopped small
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped small
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
for the vinaigrette
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- Add the garbanzo beans to a large bowl and combine them with the small chopped veggies, cilantro and arugula. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette and pour the dressing over the salad. Let stand for at least 1/2 hour before eating and enjoy!
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Picnic Dish
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about 5 years ago My Pantry Shelf
Looks great. I'll be making this on our camping trip next week.
over 5 years ago TheWimpyVegetarian
Yum! I've added this to my menu this week!!
over 5 years ago TiggyBee
thanks so much Suzanne! It was really yummy...I hope you'll try it! I think I'm going to make your horseradish apple topping later this week. Looks delish and I need great ways to use up my leftover root before it mellows too much! : )