18 January 2011

Trust Me


I'm one of those people who goes through food cravings and I'll eat the same thing for days or weeks in a row because I'm so obsessed with it.  (Even things like salami or soup for breakfast. )  I've been making this chickpea salad lately and I love it so much I wanted to share.  It's so easy.

Just mix these ingredients together:
- Canned chickpeas
-Diced tomatoes
-diced onions
-chopped fresh pasley
-olive oil
-lemon juice
-fresh garlic (if you know your family & friends love you know matter what)
-paprika
-salt & pepper & garlic salt to taste
-Finally , weird as it sounds, add capers & parmesan cheese. I swear it's good.

...It's so easy & even better if you can make it a few hours before you eat it so it has time to marinate.  looove it on day 2.   We've been having it with warm pitas & feta...  mm mm goodness

ps- I promise I'll post pics of my laundry room as soon as I can get it clean enough to photograph!!  (I found the fabric for the curtains at Lewis & Sharon)

xoxo, Lauren

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38 comments:

  1. Full HouseJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    That looks so good. I wan it right now as I type.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    I love Chick peas and this sounds Fantastic! Thanks for sharing! <3 Paula

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  3. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Mmmmm it looks really healthy too!

    ~Really Rainey~
    http://theprojecttable.blogspot.com/2011/01/outdoor-wednesday-exploring-cave.html

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  4. LeanneJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    That sounds so yummy. I'm going to make it tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe.

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  5. pve designJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Funny, my latest post is about the pantry and I happen to have all the ingredients to make this recipe!
    pve

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  6. Kelly KrughJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    This is so funny! I'm the exact same way with food; right now I'm obsessed with chicken tikka masala. I've had it probably seven times in the last five days!!

    The recipe sounds great!!

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  7. Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls DesignJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    This recipe sounds good! I will have to try it out this week!

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  8. Acquired ObjectsJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Sounds great and I think I'll toss in some avocado too since I have several waiting to be used!

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  9. PamJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    We make the same thing here but with black beans and diced red peppers! Yum!

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  10. Jenny Castle DesignJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Ohhh tasty!! Love the recommendation and I agree, things like that are always better the day after you make it.

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  11. Party ResourcesJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I make a similar recipe, but have never tried the parmesan. Can't wait to try this version!

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  12. CharlotteJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Ooooh wow that looks amazing!Delicious sounding enough to make me come out of blogosphere hiding and say hello :) Great new recipe to try for my 2011 "year of health"!

    cvhsweb.blogspot.com

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  13. Living It At HomeJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    So yummy and healthy too! Will try! Thanks!

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    looks good!I've been going through a blueberry muffin phase right now..from scratch, takes minutes to make and blueberries are good for you, too...will try your recipe this weekend..
    thanks,
    maureen

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  15. ~ B.January 19, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Looks delicious!

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  16. TriciaJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    This looks and sounds so good! I like that there is no meat in it. I bet it would be tasty with a crunchy french bread too...kind of like a bruschetta :)

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  17. JoyfulJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    That sounds good. I make a salsa that is similar.

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  18. Sure Fit Inc.January 19, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Sounds and looks delish! Always loving healthy options. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Mary Ann PickettJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Looks delicious...I am in Calif. and I just sent it to my daughter in NYC. We have a meyer lemon tree that is bearing fruit now, so I have the fresh lemon juice.
    Mary Ann

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  20. nelyaJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    That sounds delish. I'm a big fan of chickpeas. We'll definitely try this!

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  21. My Little BungalowJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I love chickpeas! Being a vegetarian, I eat them frequently. I also love capers so this is one dish I'm definitely going to try.
    Claudia

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  22. Luciane at HomeBunch.comJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Hi,

    This is my very first time here and it's great to be here, you know?

    I need to try this! How healthy! :-)

    Btw, you're sooooo pretty!


    Have a great day!


    xo


    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  23. JessJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    love chicpeas lately, we've been on such a kick. trader joes has a few pre-flavored ones that i like. but my fave are these salt and vinegar ones i make at home: http://semiweeklyeats.blogspot.com/2010/11/im-copycat.html

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  24. Alicia B. DesignsJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I do that too!! I totally went through a chick pea and white bean salad phase about 3 months ago. amazing
    xoxo
    Alicia

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  25. traci zeller designsJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I am exactly the same way! At least I'm off my "all I eat is birthday cake ice cream" kick!!! Although actually I was slightly thinner than now and (according to my physical during the ice cream extravaganza) quite healthy all-around!!

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  26. Emma (Glitter and Gold)January 20, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    i bought all the ingredients to try for dinner tomorrow night - can't wait, especially being a vegetarian, its hard to keep finding new delicious ways to eat protein . . .thank you!

    www.glitterandgoldblog.blogspot.com

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  27. laxsupermomJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    What a simple and tasty looking salad. Love the idea of eating it in pita bread. Thanks for sharing this.

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  28. Veronica El-ShowkJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I hear that Sista'! I just had a small block of cheese for breakfast. I can't wait to try this; I'm always looking for delicious and healthy and you're a genius in the kitchen
    : )

    diaNoche Living

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  29. Julia R. Dominguez LawrenceJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Yum, looks delicious! I like everything in it, so I'll be making this for sure. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
    Julia

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  30. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Hahahah- That's so funny. I do the same thing. I'm just now coming off a serious Oreo binge and now I'm over them. Thank god. Thats not a good food to binge on ;) I mean it is! But REALLY isn't.

    XoXo

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  31. WendyJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Hi Lauren! I was wondering if you could tell me where you found the round black wire lamp in your living room? I've been looking for a similar one, with no luck. Thanks!
    stevewendyv at gmail

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  32. Seagrass InteriorsJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    YUM YUM YUM! That looks like a perfect make-ahead-and-take-to-work kind of lunch! Thanks for sharing!

    Melissa

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  33. Just ZedJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    I've been making the very same salad for years - I always get asked to bring it along especially to bbqs. The only difference is I also add 1/2 cup of currants - soak the currants in boling water for a few mins, drain allow to cool and add to salad....simply stunning!

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  34. kayce hughesJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Sounds like my kind of dish. I m going to try it this week.

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  35. Lorie ~ Luray Lane VintageJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Yummy! These are almost the same ingredients for my Orzo salad! (minus capers, parm cheese and paprika) Just add red wine vinegar, water, mint, honey and orzo. So good! I love chickpeas!

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  36. oneshabbychickJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Looks and sounds GOOD. I'm trying that with pita and feta TOMORROW.
    I've been enjoying your blog and was really pleased to see you in BHG - Congrats!

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  37. alengirlMarch 20, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Just made this today for pool party and everyone loved it!
    Thanks so much for posting it :) looking forward to having it for lunch tomorrow :)

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  38. WivesAugust 9, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I know this is a little late, but just posted about your recipe today on our blog. thanks for the inspiration!

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