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The Salt Monster

A lettuce salad studded with spiced chic peas, grilled zucchini spears and a green tahini dressing
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Spiced chic peas
  • 1 can chic peas
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Grilled zucchini
  • 3 small to medium zucchini
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
Dressed salad greens
  • 12-16 oz mixed salad greens
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Method
 

Spiced chic peas
  1. Drain the canned chickpeas and rinse with cold water. Shake dry and leave in the colander to drain any excess water.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet until simmering. Add the spices and fry taking care not to let them burn.
  3. Add the chickpeas and fry until lightly toasted and coded with the spices. Remove some heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
Grilled zucchini
  1. First cut the top and bottom off of the zucchini. Next cut into about 2 inch long segments.
  2. Slice each segment in half lengthwise, then slice each half into 3-4 wedges lengthwise.
  3. Place over a preheated grill and grill until dark grill marks are present.
  4. Flip onto the ungrilled cut side and grill until dark grill marks are present.
Assemble salad
  1. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, and salt together.
  2. Toss with the mixed greens.
  3. Arrange the greens on a platter.
  4. Scatter the spiced chic peas and the grilled zucchini over the mixed greens.
  5. Dollop the green tahini sauce over the salad, and enjoy!