If you live in California, it is that time of year where let’s face it… it’s hot. Salads are always a nice refreshing way to combat the heat.
Today we share with you a a Chickpea Salad from Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World that was introduced earlier this spring for the opening of the Harambe Market.
This is a good side dish or appetizer that can go well with Karubi Ribs. It is good for late summer bbq or an afternoon picnic.
Disney Recipes: Chickpea Salad – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Servings: 8
Notes
Tamarind paste has a distinctive, tart flavor. It can be purchased in Asian and Latin-American grocery stores or online. Chaat masala is a spice blend available in specialty food stores and some grocery stores or online.
The longer you marinate this dish, the more authentic it will taste.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 small jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, minced
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste, dissolved in 3 tablespoons of water
- 1/4 teaspoon chaat masala, optional
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided
- Coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 large tomato, seeds removed, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, stems removed, minced
Instructions
- Heat oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger and jalapeno; cook until garlic is lightly golden. Set aside until mixture is room temperature. Whisk in tamarind paste and chaat masala. Stir in onion. Refrigerate until cold.
- Add chilled spice mixture to chickpeas, tossing to coat. Add 2 tablespoons lime juice and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Just before serving, add cucumber, tomato and cilantro. Add remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
This recipe is provided courtesy of the Disney Parks Blog. What is your favorite food at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
