I completely spaced that this project was beginning this week so I neglected to shop appropriately. When Elle sent out her email about the the start of the project I immediately had an 'oh crap' moment. I starting quickly flipping through the book to see what I might be able to make with what I had on hand and came across the recipe for Golden Chickpea and Artichoke salad.
This recipe turned an 'oh crap' moment into a great food discovery. Not only did I have all the ingredients on hand, it would also go well with the Mesclun mix from my CSA that I hadn't figured out what to with yet. And since this recipe is as flavorful as it is easy, there was no need for additional dressing. I can easily see this dish becoming a quick fix staple in my kitchen. We had it as a side salad for dinner one night and I ate the leftovers as my lunch the next day.
I would definitely recommend this recipe. It's a fantastic introduction into the world of vegan cooking since it is simple to make and the ingredients can easily be found in any season, which also makes the recipe perfect for the beginning cook. It's also versatile as it can be served as a side dish or an entree. We ate it as a side salad for dinner the night I made it and then I had the leftovers as a main dish the next day, delicious in both cases!
great and healthy salad love it
Posted by: rebecca | 02/11/2010 at 08:17 AM