Spicy Shrimp Chickpea Salad
This shrimp salad is nutritious and easy to prepare. This is a great choice for when you want a quick meal thats both tasty and filling!
Total Time
45 minutes
Difficulty
Low
Spicy Shrimp Chickpea Salad
Ingredients for 2-3 people Servings
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1 1/2 cupShrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 TbspLemon juice
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1 tspOlive oil
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1/2 tspCumin
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1/2 tspCoriander
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1/2 tspDill, dry
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1 tspChili powder
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1 cupChickpeas, cooked
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2 clovesGarlic, minced
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2Cucumbers, chopped
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1Tomato, thinly chopped
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1 smallPepper
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1Scallion, chopped
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1/3 cupHerbs, chopped (basil, arugula, and parsley)
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1 TbspOlives, pitted
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1 TspOlive oil
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1 TbspLemon juice
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Salt and pepper to taste
Total Time
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Preparation Time15 min
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Cooking Time30 min
Method
- Combine shrimp, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, coriander, dill, and chili powder in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- In a large saucepan on medium heat, add the shrimp and saute for 10-15 minutes, or until the shrimp starts to brown.
- Drain the canned chickpeas and garlic and add to the saucepan. Cook for another 15 minutes.
- Build the salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, pepper, scallion, greens, and olives. Add in shrimp and chickpeas.
- Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
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