Warm or Chilled: A Delicious and Versatile Winter Chickpea Salad

This winter chickpea salad is perfect for weekday lunches or as a side dish with dinner. It's packed with delicious flavors and textures, including smoked provolone, crispy salami, roasted vegetables and chickpeas, all drizzled in a tangy shallot vinaigrette. The salad can be served either warm or chilled, making it an easy and versatile meal.^[0]

This bowl contains a variety of ingredients, including 1 medium finely chopped onion, 1 cup chickpeas (white, raw chana, or dried black kala chana), 2 – 3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves, 1 heaped teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/3 teaspoon carom seeds, 2 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, 2 tablespoons neutral oil, and 1 finely chopped large tomato.^[1]

The chickpea salad can be enjoyed on its own, or served over a salad, in lettuce or endive cups, or topped with a pita and hummus. It can also be served alongside a main dish.^[1] This dish is incredibly versatile and nutritious, making it an easy and delicious meal for any time of day. To make this curry, simply heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and add the chopped onion, chickpeas, coriander, ginger, cumin, carom seeds, garlic, and turmeric. Cook until everything is nicely combined and fragrant, then add the chopped tomato. Simmer for 15 minutes, then serve with rice or thick udon noodles.^[0]

0. “A 15-minute chickpea curry: fast, nutritious, delicious and with an exotic twist” The Irish Times, 27 Feb. 2023, https://www.irishtimes.com/food/2023/02/27/a-15-minute-chickpea-curry-fast-nutritious-delicious-and-with-an-exotic-twist

1. “Lunchtime Winter Chickpea Salad with Smoked Provolone.” How Sweet Eats, 27 Feb. 2023, https://www.howsweeteats.com/2023/02/winter-chickpea-salad/