Chickpea, Pepper, and Pine Nut Salad with Creamy Basil Dressing

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:25:19 GMT

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas, pepper, tomato, and scallions.

Step 2

Pour buttermilk, lemon juice and pulp, vinegar, oil, and garlic into an electric spice grinder and process until thick.

Step 3

Then add basil and process again until leaves are minced.

Step 4

(If you don't have a spice grinder, whisk liquid ingredients together and mince basil and garlic by hand. It will taste good but won't be as creamy.)

Step 5

To toast pine nuts, heat a dry, nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add pine nuts and saute until toasted, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Be careful not to let them burn.

Step 8

Pour dressing over chickpea mixture and toss well to combine.

Step 9

Spoon onto lettuce leaves and sprinkle with pine nuts.

Step 10

Serve as a first course, a light lunch, or an accompaniment to roast lamb!

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