It is very rare that I follow a recipe. More often than not I make up my own combination of foods, or use someone else's recipe as an inspiration.
Today, as I was entering different recipes into Cookthink's database for my internship, I ran across Jerusalem Salad posted by VeganYumYum. I knew right away that is what I was going to make for dinner.
Of course I had to make a few adjustments: I added chickpeas to the cucumber and tomato salad, and seasoned with red pepper flakes. Delicious.
Basically, all it is is a combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, red pepper flakes and parsley with tahini dressing. I used the recipe on VeganYumYum to make the dressing--whisk together the following ingredients:
1/4 Cup Tahini (paste)
1/4 Cup Water
2 Tbs Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tbs Olive Oil
1/4 tsp Salt
I got together with Jenn for a quick picnic outside before we studied for GRE. I provided the salad, pita and juice, Jenn brought chicken salad and carrots: what a great idea!
9 comments:
It looks light and delicious. I really love the colors.
I agree with Pam & the tahini will add a wonderful flavour too.
oh does that look good... you'd better watch it Miss, I'm about to come over for dinner! I LOVE your recipes.
:)
that looks totally good....nice for a late summer, early fall picnic :)
It is screaming for some falaffel balls!
This looks amazing. So healthy and simple...and I have all the ingredients in my pantry to make it tonight! Thank you.
This salad looks good! I like the use of the Tahini.
Fantastic! I could live on this salad.
This looks amazing. I imagine it to be BRIGHT and light...awesome photos!!!
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