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title: North African-Style Chickpea Salad and Lessons From 2008
date: 2015-08-02T21:01:28Z
source: http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/2008/12/lessons-from-2008-and-north-african.html
tags: recipes

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North African-Style Chickpea Salad  
Serves 6  
Adapted from [_Cook's Illustrated Best Light Recipe_][11].

![][13]2 (15.5 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed  
1 carrot, peeled and grated  
½ cup raisins  
2 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves  
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil  
1-1/2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon  
1 small garlic clove, minced or pressed (about ½ teaspoon)  
½ teaspoon ground cumin  
½ teaspoon paprika  
salt and ground black pepper

1) In a large mixing or serving bowl, combine chickpeas, grated carrots, raisins and mint. Stir. 

2) In a separate small bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and paprika. Whisk it together, like you would a dressing. Pour over chickpea mixture and stir thoroughly to combine. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or a little chilled. Great for picnics.

Approximate Calories, Fat, and Price Per Serving  
200 calories, 7 g fat, $0.63

Clur:~$ 
                                                     │ 30                                                                                                        │
                                                                                                          │ 31 11) Bizarre food combinations occasionally work out: [strawberries and balsamic vinegar][7], [black    │
                                                                                                                                                               │    beans and brownie mix][8], [nectarines and blue cheese][9], [cranberries and mint][10], and chickpeas  │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    │    and raisins. Which, coincidentally, brings us to today's recipe, North African Style Chickpea Salad,   │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         │    from my new favorite culinary tome, [_Cook's Illustrated Best Light Recipe_][11] book (also            │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              │    highlighted in [today's Serious Eats column about Barley Risotto][12]).                                │
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        │ 33 Boasting six grams of fiber per serving and a 15-minute prep time, this neat little side dish is a     │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             │    grand ol' accompaniment to … well, almost anything. I had some for lunch today alongside pineapple and │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  │    The Boyfriend's mom's Honey Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, and it was like riding a unicorn in Valhalla.      │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       │    (Translation: very good.) The mint and raisin go together surprisingly well, and provide a nice        │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            │    counterpart to the savory chickpeas. Who knew?                                                         │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 │ 34                                                                                                        │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      │ 35 Oh, one note: the nutrition information provided by _Cook's Illustrated_, but the price calculations   │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           │    are my own. Enjoy!                                                                                     │
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     │ 37 North African-Style Chickpea Salad                                                                     │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          │ 38 Serves 6                                                                                               │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               │ 39 Adapted from [_Cook's Illustrated Best Light Recipe_][11].                                             │
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         │ 41 ![][13]2 (15.5 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed                                               │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              │ 42 1 carrot, peeled and grated                                                                            │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   │ 43 ½ cup raisins                                                                                          │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        │ 44 2 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves                                                                        │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             │ 45 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil                                                                   │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  │ 46 1-1/2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon                                                                   │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       │ 47 1 small garlic clove, minced or pressed (about ½ teaspoon)                                             │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            │ 48 ½ teaspoon ground cumin                                                                                │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 │ 49 ½ teaspoon paprika                                                                                     │
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               │    like you would a dressing. Pour over chickpea mixture and stir thoroughly to combine. Salt and pepper  │
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    │    to taste. Serve at room temperature or a little chilled. Great for picnics.                            │
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2 (15.5 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed: $1.32  
1 carrot, peeled and drained: $0.10  
½ cup raisins: $0.35  
2 Tablespoons fresh mint leaves: $1.50  
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil: $0.23  
1-1/2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon: $.20  
1 small garlic clove, minced or pressed (about ½ teaspoon): $0.03  
½ teaspoon ground cumin: $0.01  
½ teaspoon paprika: $0.02  
salt and ground black pepper: $0.02  
TOTAL: $3.78  
PER SERVING (TOTAL/6): $0.63

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