Here in the Southern Hemisphere, the weather is heating up. It's time to wind down for the year, take some time out and lounge by the pool. It is HOT ππ in Africa, gurl! It's too hot for steaks, pastas and soups. But we can't eat a green salad every night... Sometimes I crave something a little special. A week night treat that is tasty, feels indulgent, but is still healthy. Checking all of these boxes is my Gorgeous Chickpea Salad. π± You will thank me. This dressing is EVERYTHING!
Chickpeas are, in my humble opinion, one of the most under-rated ingredients IN THE WORLD. I use them to make hummus, roast them for salads, smash them onto toast and snack on for lunch. They are sooo tasty and SO healthy. I just love them! The dressing to go with this salad feels toasty and fragrant, with cumin melding onto crumbly, creamy feta cheese.
Here's How!
INGREDIENTS (serves six as a side, four as a main)
- 800g bag of baby spinach
- two wheels of feta cheese
- 400gr can of chickpeas
- 1 egg per serving
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt, pepper, chilli flakes and cumin
- juice of one lemon
- bread to serve (I chose rye)
METHOD
Make your dressing. In a squeezy bottle, add your olive oil, with a few teaspoons of lemon juice, a teaspoon of ground cumin seeds,a little chilli flakes, and salt and pepper. This is one of those recipes you will have to mix until it tastes right!
To a large bowl add your baby spinach. Crumble the feta and toss the salad. Dress the salad.
In an oven proof tray, add the chickpeas. Toss with a little dressing, salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until crispy.
You can now move the dressed leaves to the serving bowl. Add in the chickpeas, and toss.
In a hot pan, quickly fry the eggs. π³π³ I recommend a sunny-side up egg. The yolk is silky and adds an indulgent element to the dish.
Once fried, place on top of the salad, and serve with rye bread.
This is sooo quick and easy. The flavours are subtle and simple. The zesty lemony dressing contrasts sharply with the creamy feta and silken yolk. It's gorgeously indulgent, yet simple and healthy enough for a weeknight dinner.
Enjoy with the one you love. π
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yummy and healthy. i must try it
Yum! Will have to save this in my bookmarks for when I can eat chickpeas again. You are right, so underrated and also one of my favourites!
As I look at those pictures my salivatory glands are oozing! I can imagine the wonderful flavors of that dish; itβs a must make dish.
Thank you ! It is soooo delicious
I've been seeing a ton of salads, vegan and vegetarian inspired posts today on Steemit. I'm wondering if it's a sign that I should start eating healthier. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe @adsactly!
Hahaha! Perhaps it is! It could be that people want to eat a little cleaner after thanksgiving too!
Lol, that is probably and most likely the case. I definitely feasted on Thanksgiving, and still am...maybe I'm seeing signs that I wanna see.
Hi adsactly,
Very interesting read, Thanks you for sharing it!
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That looks delicious. Or should I say.... Yummy!
If someone says that it doesn't look good, then they are lying! π And I'm sure it tastes fantastic π€
Thank you for your genuine comment! Upvoted 100%
It looks yammy )))) I'll defenatly try it )))) Thanks for sharing )))
It looks yummy.... Thanks for sharing the post and also the ingredients
wow, nutty smack of chickpeas, very well combined with spinach. Very appetizing)) I'll go snack
Lol! Thank you! It is tasty
This makes me think I can try a vegan diet
Maybe
Hehe, Iβm glad! Itβs not vegan but vegetarian as it has eggs and cheese, but you will be surprised at al the options that are out there
I'll definitely have a try! Looks delicious!
Incredible as with so few ingredients you can make a delicious meal, especially if it is chickpeas, one of my favorite grains. Congratulations for such a picturesque and rich recipe!
Great, I really want to eat it
good work @adsactly
bonne apetit
thank you for sharing
resteem
Looks great
I love chick peas. It looks delicious, I might try it this weekend.
You must! Let me know if you do!
wonderful photography and very looking food.
thanks ..its looking great ...can we use boiled egg medume ???
You can I suppose... but why?
Spinach is my favorite food! This looks delicious! Yammy!
yummmmilicious................mouth watering...............
Hey @adsactly I love chick peas.It looks delicious I appreciate it ππ
The sunny side up egg on top of the dish is a great choice.
Oh it makes the dish! It is just to die for!
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THANKS FOR THE RECIPE!!!
I'll definitely be making this once I get paid!!!!
A must try. Chickpeas is so nutritious.... :)
looks really delicious. Thanks for the share and step to step recipe and pictures. I've got to really learn from you :D
Goood jooob
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great recipe.. chickpeas are a good source of protein, carbohydrates, and fiber.
Looks like a very tasteful dish make me very hungry now, you have my vote
Dear Adsactly
Have you try Pho?.. Vietnamese noodle soup....
That is looking health and delicious isn't it?
wow i am very hungry friend
i like fresh food.fresh food really healthy for any health.
a healthy protein bomb it will also be good with purslane instead of spinach
delightful-upvoted
Incredible as with so few ingredients you can make a delicious meal, especially if it is chickpeas, one of my favorite grains. Congratulations for such a picturesque and rich recipe!
It looks yummy!!!!!!
Woww! That recipe looks so delicious! I would so try that!
Ohh, it must be lovely. Such a tasty meal and the weather adding up on top of that :P 'm located in EU and it's snowing right now :/ I got to say though, that snow is also looking pretty much beautiful, but I would prefer to eat a tasty
dish like this with a sweet breeze and a nice sun outside. Thanks for sharing the recipe, I'll make sure to prepare it even during winter time as well :P
Looks yummy!
Nice. This looks very tasty! Must definitely try it!
Easy to make and really tasty, I substituted the feta cheese with vegan Parmesan cheese and it's really good.ο»Ώ β’β’β’β’β’*β’ i giv you 5 Star
There is no love sincerer than the love of food.
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