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Chickpea and Carrot Salad with Raisins and Almonds
Careful preparation keeps the ingredients distinct, while the dressing brings them together without weighing them down. A rich salad harmonizing the tender texture of chickpeas with the natural sweetness of fresh carrots and golden raisins.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
Servings:4
- 1In a medium pot, heat the chickpeas and raisins over medium heat, stirring, until the heat spreads, about 3 to 5 minutes. Alternatively, you can heat in the microwave in a large bowl for about 90 seconds.
- 2Transfer to a large bowl and mix with the carrot, olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, smoked paprika and hot cumin. Leave to blend for 15 to 30 minutes. At this point, the salad can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- 3When ready to serve, stir in the herbs, spring onions and almonds.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 50
- Protein
- 0.9g
- Carbs
- 3.4g
Chef tips
Pomegranate seeds can be added for extra flavour and decoration. Substitute lime with lemon if unavailable.
Culinary reasoning
Careful preparation keeps the ingredients distinct, while the dressing brings them together without weighing them down. A rich salad harmonizing the tender texture of chickpeas with the natural sweetness of fresh carrots and golden raisins.