Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with a Minty Lemon Lime Slushy
Discover the sensational flavors of this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with a Minty Lemon Lime Slushy, courtesy of renowned Chef Bryan Woolley. This refreshing salad combines the goodness of chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, roasted red bell peppers, and flavorful kalamata olives, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Take it up a notch by pairing this vibrant salad with a Minty Lemon Lime Slushy, creating a delightful and cooling beverage to complete your culinary experience. Get ready to savor the taste of the Mediterranean with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 medium size cucumbers, peeled and diced
2 roasted red bell peppers
4-5 green onions, chopped
2-3 roma tomatoes, diced
1/2 -1 cup chopped kalamata olives
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsps freshly chopped mint leaves
3 peperoncini peppers, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice from one lemon
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper taste
For the Slushy:
3-4 lemons, peeled
2-3 limes, peeled
2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar or to taste
1/2 cup packed mint leaves
2-3 cups ice
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumbers, roasted red bell peppers, chopped green onions, diced roma tomatoes, chopped kalamata olives, chopped fresh parsley, freshly chopped mint leaves, and chopped peperoncini peppers.
2
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
3
Pour the dressing over the chickpea salad and toss gently to ensure all the ingredients are coated evenly. Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
4
While the salad is marinating, prepare the minty lemon lime slushy. In a blender, combine the peeled lemons, peeled limes, water, sugar, packed mint leaves, and ice. Blend until smooth and slushy in consistency.
5
Taste the slushy and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired. Blend again briefly to incorporate any additional sugar. If needed, strain the beverage.
6
Once the chickpea salad has marinated and the slushy is ready, serve the salad in individual bowls or plates. Garnish with additional chopped parsley and mint leaves if desired.
7
Pour the minty lemon lime slushy into glasses and serve alongside the Mediterranean chickpea salad.
8
Enjoy this refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean dish with the cool and minty slushy for a perfect combination of flavors and textures.
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