Marinated Garbanzo Salad

Name: Marinated Garbanzo Salad
Yield: 6 to 8 portions
Ingredients: 2 cans (16 ounces each) garbanzos (chickpeas), drained and rinsed (about 3½ cups); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup white wine vinegar; ½ cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper; ½ cup dark raisins; ½ cup best-quality olive oil; 1 cup finely minced yellow onions; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Preparation info

6 to 8
portions

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Silver Palate Cookbook

By Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins

Published 1982

About

This slightly Middle Eastern concoction makes a good first course arranged on lettuce leaves, or a good accompaniment to simple grilled lamb, chicken, or pork.

Ingredients

½ cup best-quality olive oil
1 cup finely minced yellow onions
1

Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the onions and thyme and cook over low heat, covered, until the onions are tender and lightly colored, about 25 minutes.
Add the chopped red pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add the raisins and garbanzos and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes. Do not overcook the garbanzos or t