Author Notes
Original recipe came from a friend's mother, but I have modified it to include a more tropical and nutritionally balanced flair. —SandyBrennan
Ingredients
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2
large heirloom tomatoes
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4
pickling cucumbers
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1/2 cup
canned chickpeas
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2
hearts of palm
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1
small green/red/yellow pepper
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2
large cloves of garlic
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1
handful of fresh basil leaves
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1 splash
olive oil
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1 pinch
salt and papper to taste
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1
healthy crusty bread of choice
Directions
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Cut tomatoes into small, bite size cubes or pieces.
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Peel cumbers and cut into small bite size cubes.
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Mince garlic and add to tomatoes and cucumbers. Mix and let sit.
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Cut pepper into tiny pieces and add to mixture.
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Slice hearts of palm and carefully blend with other ingredients.
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Add chickpeas and stir.
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Chop basil and add to vegetables along with salt and pepper to taste.
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Finally add a small splash of olive oil and mix until all ingredients are blended.
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Let sit 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavor and serve with a healthy crusty bread for dunking into the juices.
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