Chick Pea Salad

Cooking Mexican

Ingredients for Chick Pea Salad

• 1 cup dried chick peas
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 6 scallions
• 1/4 red pepper, chopped
• 1/4 green pepper, chopped
• 12 green olives, pitted

Preparation of Chick Pea Salad

1. Soak the chick peas in water overnight. Drain and discard the water. Put the chick peas into a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil for 15 minutes; simmer for 45 minutes or until the chick peas are tender.

2. When the chick peas are cooked, strain off the cooking liquid. Place them in a bowl and add oil and vinegar; mix well. Add the parsley, mix and let cool.

3. Add the onion, peppers and olives; mix well and refrigerate.