Tired of traditional greens? Look no further! This unique salad from New York City chef April Bloomfield is the perfect main or side dish for Labor Day weekend.
Recipe: Chickpea, lentil and feta salad with cilantro and grilled chili (on this page)For the chickpeas and lentils:
In a bowl, combine cooked lentils, chickpeas, salt, two tablespoons of lemon juice, tahini, olive oil and cumin.
Fold ingredients together carefully so as not to break up the chickpeas. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. The chickpeas and lentils should be creamy and evenly seasoned.
Set aside.
Grill the Holland chilis until charred on all sides. Place in a bowl tightly covered with plastic wrap. Once cool, remove seeds and skin. Place in a bowl drizzled with a bit of olive oil.
In a separate bowl, combine cilantro and red onion. Dress with remaining lemon juice, a pinch of salt and drizzle of olive oil.
To assemble salad:
Just before serving, gently stir chickpeas and lentils, spoon onto serving platter or bowl.
Carefully place dressed cilantro and onions on top, crumble feta evenly over cilantro, dot with grilled chilis and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.
Makes four servings
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