Chickpea Salad

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried chickpeas, washed and picked over
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 3 shallots, minced
  • Fresh lemon juice or good-quality vinegar of your choice, to taste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

  1. 1
    Drain the chickpeas if necessary and place them in a large pot with the garlic, bay leaf, and carrot; cover with cold water.
  2. 2
    Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce the heat and simmer until done, about 2 hours.
  3. 3
    Drain and remove the garlic and bay leaf; stir in the shallots.
  4. 4
    Season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5
    Then let the chickpeas sit for a few hours or cover and refrigerate for a day or so; bring back to room temperature before serving.
  6. 6
    Immediately before serving, stir in the oil and parsley, then taste and adjust the seasoning.

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