Chickpea and Carrot Salad with Raisins and Almonds

A rich salad harmonizing the tender texture of chickpeas with the natural sweetness of fresh carrots and golden raisins. Accented with lime, cumin, and smoked paprika for a unique Mediterranean depth, the dish is finished with toasted almonds and fresh herbs for an intoxicating crunch and aroma. It serves as an elegant accompaniment for holiday gatherings or a refined, nutritious starter for any occasion.

Prep: 10 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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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. Allow to blend for 15 to 30 minutes. At this point, the salad can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
3When ready to serve, stir in the herbs, green onion and almonds.
4Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and patted dry
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Coarse salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3 medium carrots, peeled and grated
1/4 cup chopped herbs (mint, dill, parsley, or cilantro)

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.9g
Carbs: 3.4g

Chef tips

For added crunch, try topping with pomegranate seeds. Lemon juice can substitute lime if needed.

Culinary reasoning

A rich salad harmonizing the tender texture of chickpeas with the natural sweetness of fresh carrots and golden raisins. Accented with lime, cumin, and smoked paprika for a unique Mediterranean depth, the dish is finished with toasted almonds and fresh herbs for an intoxicating crunch and aroma. It serves as an elegant accompaniment for holiday gatherings or a refined, nutritious starter for any occasion.

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Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.9g
Carbs: 3.4g

Chef tips

For added crunch, try topping with pomegranate seeds. Lemon juice can substitute lime if needed.