It’s Monday again? How did that happen? I hope you had a great weekend!
Salad in the crockpot? Yes, it can be done! I’m all about easy dishes that I can make for lunches throughout the week. Filling dishes, yet dishes that are interesting enough that I will actually want to eat them when lunch rolls around.
This salad is easy to put together, and only gets better as it sits in the fridge throughout the week. Plus, it makes enough that both my husband and myself can eat it during the week. Score!
You could add some feta cheese to this, but I decided to leave it dairy free.
I also was going to add some raisins, but then realized I didn’t have any. Oh well – it still is pretty good!
One final note – you don’t have to make this in the crockpot – you could just cook it on the stove, or leave it raw. Because I was cooking the chickpeas in the crockpot, I finished the salad off in the crockpot as well.
Warm Chickpea Salad
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4 cups cooked chickpeas, or 2 – 15oz cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained OR 2 cups dry chickpeas, soaked and cooked overnight in the crockpot
1/2 medium red onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tarragon vinegar
3 tbsp garlic infused olive oil (or plain olive oil)
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp fresh oregano, minced
salt/pepper to taste
1 lemon – juiced
First, prepare the chickpeas. I used 2 cups dry chickpeas, and soaked them for 12 hours, then cooked them overnight in the crockpot. Alternatively, you can use 2 cans of already cooked chickpeas. If using canned, rinse and drain them, and place in the crockpot.
Add in the rest of the ingredients, except the lemon. Let the mixture marinate and cook slightly – about 2-4 hours.
Right before serving, juice the lemon and stir into the salad.
This is linked to Fat Tuesday.
Hi Jane, it’s not only Monday again. For us it’s back to school Monday… How did I wanted to sleep in today…:)
Lovely salad. Each time I read your Crockpot Monday posts, I think of buying one myself. Still just thinking, but it’s a great gadget to have around the kitchen… Have a good week!
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Thanks Marina
Back to school already? It seems so early still ….
Yum! The pictures of your food dishes are all so inviting (and mouth watering! .. I love chickpeas, but have never found a way to really use them in our home meals. I’ve only had them in resturants.
Jane, thanks for all your kind words/comments at my blog. I always am thankful to have you visit at my blog and especially when you share your heart in the comments.
I hope you have a fantastic Monday!!!
~Deanna
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Thank you so much Deanna, I am having a rough day today, so that means so much to me!
I love chick peas! And I just got a can of it out last night to make chili with (I was out of kidney beans), but put them away as I changed my mind, and am making meatballs. So, I will get them back out and make this as a side-dish! love,andrea
Yum! This sounds so simple but flavorful, filling, and like you say, perfect lunch for a week!
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It is what I have for lunch today
This is a great recipe! I *love* the crockpot, especially during the summer when it’s too hot for the stovetop.
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Seriously? It seems like hardly anyone uses their crockpot anymore, but I love mine!!
Thanks for this recipe, Jane. I know I have everything in my pantry and garden to make it. Maybe I’ll try it with the raisins. This week I’m only cooking for myself, so I’m trying to be very good.
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ahhhh, yeah it was an easy “what do I have in the pantry” meal
I am looking away from all those onions!
I am with you, Mondays come around way too quickly!
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This looks awesome and if you end up with too many leftovers just zap it in the food processor and you have a tasty dip! Have a great week!
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hahah true!! I should try that
It is like a deconstructed hummus!
This is so perfect Jane. I have been trying to prepare foods that will last for the week for quick lunches or a side dish at dinner. I love chick peas. You’re right I almost never use my crockpot, but you are seriously making me rethink it. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
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Love chickpeas! Never thought to make a warm chickpea salad – must try! Especially once I saw sundried tomatoes! My mouth is watering!
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I love me some chickpeas -t hey are so filling. I have been eating some Indian dishes lately and I just love the flavors. I need to get hubby more on board with some meatless meals – it would be easier if he ate the same things as me!
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What a great recipe. Pinned!
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Yumm!! This would be great for lunches throughout the week! I don’t have tarragon vinegar.. what can I swap it for??
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Any kind of vinegar would work
I just recently got some, and I am loving it! You could use white wine vinegar, even balsamic, rice vinegar, whatever you have!
I love salads with chickpeas in them! This looks phenomenal.
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