Chickpeas are a popular vegan ingredient, and for good reason! Not only are they a good source of protein and fiber, they’re also great in things like chickpea nuggets, hummus, even veganized omelettes (if you get your chickpeas in flour form, anyway).
Cucumber is such a fresh, crisp ingredient. Perfect for summer, and sometimes regretfully underused in my kitchen. But recently, I’ve discovered more of an appreciation for the cooling crunch of cucumber–and of cucumber salad.
I, for one, am a lover of balsamic vinegar. The unique tang of this ingredient adds just the right flavor to salads, my coveted bruschetta, even marinades. It’s also the star of today’s recipe!
People sometimes look down on salad, and I think that’s a shame. Because it doesn’t have to be just a sad little bowl of lettuce with a soggy slice of tomato on top. With the right toppings and a little creativity, a salad can not …