Sandra Lees Chick Pea Salad Recipes

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• Make the couscous according to the directions. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Transfer the couscous to a large bowl and let cool.
• To the couscous, add the artichoke quarters, cherry tomatoes, scallion, chickpeas, cucumber and mint.
• Remove the breasts from the roast chicken - reserve the rest of the chicken for another use. Remove skin and cut the breasts into small pieces. Add the chicken to the couscous.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved lemon juice, olive oil and the reserved artichoke liquid. Season with salt, pepper, and a little cayenne pepper, to taste. Pour this dressing over the couscous mixture and toss lightly to combine.

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• In a jar or sealable container, combine vinaigrette and 2 tablespoons reserved lychee juice, scallion, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds. Shake vigorously; set aside.
• Add spinach and water chestnuts to a large bowl. Add dressing and toss. Top with lychees, bacon bits, and eggs.

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• Combine quinoa and stock in small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cover. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Let cool completely.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa with remaining ingredients. Toss to mix thoroughly.
• Serve chilled on a bed of greens tossed with a little dressing.

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• Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine.

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• In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients, except black pepper.
• Divide among 4 chilled salad plates. Serve with fresh ground pepper.

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• Whisk, vinegar, oil,oregano and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
• Add cucumber,drained & rinsed chick peas,bell pepper, feta cheese, onion and olives,toss to coat.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow veggies to meld.

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• Combine the chick-peas, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, kalamata olives, parsley, green onions, and oregano in a bowl; toss. Set aside.
• Combine the oil and the remaining ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour the dressing over the chick-pea mixtre. Toss. Refrigerate for 8 hours. Serve at room temperature.

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• In a large bowl, combine oil, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk until well combined. Add chickpeas and mash with the back of a fork or spoon until chunky. Add celery, scallions and cheese, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread one side of each bread slice with mayonnaise. On 4 slices of bread, divide lettuce, alfalfa and avocado, then top with some of the chickpea salad and tomatoes. Close sandwiches and serve. (Sandwiches may sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before serving.)