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Moroccan Chickpea and Carrot Salad

ready in: no cook, under 30 minutes

servings: serves 2-4

by: Ceres Organics

This vibrant Moroccan Chickpea and Carrot Salad is filling, and healthy! Filled with spices and fresh ingredients it makes a tasty side dish or main meal.

ingredients

  • 1 can Organic Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp Organic Extra Virgin Olive oil
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 bunch coriander
  • 6 Organic RAW Pitted Dates
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1/2 cup roasted almonds
  • 2 tbsp Organic Mediterranean Capers

Dressing

  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup Organic Extra Virgin Olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 Organic RAW Pitted Dates
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp Organic Ground Cinnamon

method

  1. Heat a large pan on medium, add in the olive oil. Pan fry chickpeas, crushed garlic, salt, paprika and cumin seeds for 5-8mins until fragrant. Set aside.
  2. Peel and grate carrots, finely chop red onion and coriander. Roughly chop dates and almond.
  3. Add all dressing ingredients to a bullet blender and blend until thick and creamy.
  4. Assemble in bowl by mixing carrots, coriander, dates, onion, capers, almonds, and dressing.
  5. Enjoy!

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