SLC25-W4 // "Ensalada de Garbanzos \\ "Chickpea Salad" //
Chickpea salad contains protein and fiber, which help in controlling hunger. We all know that protein and fiber slow down digestion, which reduces hunger. I love eating chickpea salad for lunch as it's very beneficial for me who eats a heavy breakfast.
1 - Make a "Chickpea Salad": with the guide presented in this course, add the variation to your liking, (details utensils, ingredients and step by step)
I read your lesson carefully and followed the instructions even if I make this recipe often but add few more ingredients.
Utensils
Chickpea salad, is undoubtedly one of the most popular salads which can be used as staple food for all and sundry. We often prepare this dish in India as well as in Australia. Chickpea salad is full of health and nutritious ingredients which not only enhance digestion but keeps your body away from unnecessary fat. I can eat it for lunch and diner as a staple food.
The ingredients of the salad:
Chickpeas: I soaked them previous night and then boiled an hour before making this salad as you said this is the main ingredient in this salad.
Baby Cucumber: its tasty as well having more freshness and makes this salad even more fulfilling.
Baby Tomato: provides a great taste and of course a different taste.
Onion: a must ingredient.
Paprika: adds a crunchy texture.
Additional ingredients: I use
Olives: Great for digestion and adds a tangy flavor.
Avocado: I love it as my regular item for its various health benefits and it makes the salad more nutritious.
Green Pee/baby corn : Taste and quantity besides health benefits
Nuts: adds richness and crunchiness.
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I did not participate in previous salad contest one but the fourth week of the course, has this wonderful chickpea salad which is one of my favorite like Russian salad so here I am. I love it for its rich in health benefits that I consume in lunch as staple food.
My "Chickpea Salad Recipe"
Base ingredients:
*150g of boiled chickpeas
*1/2 onion
*4-5 baby tomato
*2 Baby cucumber
*Broccoli
*Couple of pieces of red and green bell pepper
*Cottage cheese 50 gm
*Kale leaves to taste
*Ginger small piece
*Black berry 8
*Strawberry 1
*Coriander leaves
For Seasoning:
*1 tbsp olive oil
*1 Salad sauce I use tamarind sauce
*I could have used honey but I like it without honey
*Black Pepper to taste
*Salt to taste
Preparation:
We get everything prewashed but to make sure we wash everything under running water, and chop them in uniform pieces.
Preparation Step#1
Then we place them in a large glass bowl, starting with baby cucumber, baby tomato, bell pepper, onion, Curly kale leaves and parsley.
Preparation Step #2
Then we add the main ingredient the boiled chickpeas (we leave the a little raw). We are vegetarians but we keep tuna and eggs for our guests rather we use cottage cheese. Finally we mix them well and move on to next step.
Preparation Step #3
We heat olive oil in a pan, and mix them well for a few minutes
Preparation Step #4
We add salt and pepper to taste and mix it.
Preparation Step #5
Finally we mix everything, and once we know that everything is as per our taste and flavor, we keep them in refrigerate until we use it (Max 15 minutes).
I hope even if our Chickpea Salad is a little different but you like it
Have a look and tell us how does our chickpea salad looks like but I can assure you it has great taste and notorious values, refreshing and a complete food.
Chickpea Salad
My Chickpea Salad
2 - Have you tried chickpea salad before? Tell us about the flavor of your salad? Did it meet your expectations?
Yes we often prepare chickpea salad so I can say it tastes great. More so as we keep changing ingredients to bring a different taste every time. It definitely meets our expectation when I added a few of your suggestions.
3 - Highlight the benefits of chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, and onion and indicate the price in Steem.
| Ingredients | Benefits | Price Steem |
|---|---|---|
| Chickpeas | multiple benefits for human body like great source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals | 5 |
| Bell pepper | These are full of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. | 2 |
| Baby Cucumber | These are low in calories and high in water content, contributing to hydration | 3 |
| Onion | Onions have wide health benefits with rich nutrient and antioxidants also support heart health, and improve bone density | 2 |
| Cherry tomato | The cherry tomato improves immunity and slows down aging process | 5 |
| Avocado | It boosts our fiber intake | 8 |
| Fruits | Offer health benefits due to their rich content of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants | 5 |
| Cheese | Cheese offers rich nutrient including calcium, protein, and vitamins | 5 |
4 - Do you have any special tips for making this salad? Share them
*As you can see I use a few different items which enhance taste as well as add nutritious value.
*I make sure I check the freshness and expiry of every ingredient as we always have everything in our stock. We get them prewashed from our foodchain yet we wash everything which are necessary before use.
*We keep them in refrigerator for 10 minutes to enhance the taste
Finally, I have learned a couple of tips from this contest and added them in my recipe but as a regular user I knew some of these beforehand.
Include a handwritten identification sign next to your Chickpea Salad, containing your username and date
Thank you all for reading me I invite @mvchacin @paholags and @nancy0 to share your preparation in this challenge contest "SLC25-W4// "Ensalada de Garbanzos" by @dasudi
¡Holaaa amigo!🤗
Además de deliciosa, esta ensalada es muy nutritiva y, aunque no soy muy amiga de los garbanzos, te confieso que esta es la única forma de comerlos a gusto jajajaja.
Te deseo mucho éxito en la dinámica... Un fuerte abrazo💚
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Hello my dear friend @dove11 Seeing such a beautiful and detailed recipe for chickpea salad is truly mouth-watering! 🤤 The way you highlighted the nutritional value of each ingredient and the preparation method was heartwarming in a very homely way. Especially the addition of avocado and olives was great! Now I want to go into my own kitchen and make something. Good luck for this competition! 🌿🥗
Thank you so much!
You are welcome 🤗
Yes, the demand of the contest was to write a detailed description and that's what I have done. Thank you.
Hello friend, you are right, chickpeas have a good source of proteins that replace meat, also contain many nutrients that are ideal to include in our recipes.
The salad you prepared looks colorful and delicious, perfect for any occasion.
I hope you have success and blessings in the contest.
I have given up meat a long ago and there is no health issue but on someone's request. Thanks for your support.
When I made my entry I wanted to mention you because I know this is more of what you like as a vegetarian. Love your ingredients I'm sure you have enjoyed it . Good luck.
Don't forget me next week as there are two more left in this series 👍
That's when it involves they one you will like.
The way you explained the nutritional value of each ingredient and presented the process step by step is truly commendable. 😗
True, one gets to know about what he is eating as much as he grows in age and I am aged enough to check what I eat and why I eat! Thank you so much.