Salada de Grão

🛒 Ingredients

• #Salad Base;
• 400 g cooked chickpeas (rinsed and drained well)
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced.. 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced.. 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh parsley or coriander, chopped.. 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
• #Vegan Dressing;
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.. 1 tbsp fresh lime juice or lemon juice
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.. ½ tsp sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste.. Optional: pinch of ground cumin or paprika

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Prep all ingredients: Ensure the chickpeas are fully drained so the salad does not become watery. Wash all vegetables and herbs under cold running water, then pat them dry with a clean cloth or salad spinner. Cut and slice everything to even sizes so every bite has a perfect balance of flavours and textures.

2. 2

   Combine the salad: Place the drained chickpeas, sliced red onion, diced peppers, chopped tomatoes, and prepared herbs into a large mixing bowl. Toss everything together gently with a wooden spoon or your hands so the ingredients mix well without mashing the chickpeas.

3. 3

   Make the dressing: In a small bowl or clean jar, add the olive oil, citrus juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and any optional spices you choose. Whisk vigorously with a fork or shake the jar tightly until the mixture emulsifies and looks smooth and well combined.

4. 4

   Toss and serve: Pour the finished dressing evenly over the salad mixture. Toss gently once more so every piece is lightly coated in flavour. You can serve it right away for maximum crunch, or cover and chill it in the fridge for 30–60 minutes to let all the flavours meld together beautifully before serving.