Panzanella with Marinated Chickpeas and Chimichurri
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Panzanella with Marinated Chickpeas and Chimichurri
Description
Panzanella with Marinated Chickpeas and Chimichurri features thick cubes of Italian bread baked until golden and crisp, paired with butter lettuce and juicy cherry tomatoes. The chickpeas are marinated in a mix of olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh basil, honey, garlic, and spices, lending a lightly sweet and tangy flavor to the salad.
The chimichurri sauce, made from fresh cilantro, parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, and olive oil, adds an herby, zesty dressing that ties the ingredients together. Crumbled feta cheese brings a salty, creamy contrast, complementing the vibrant freshness and toasted bread.
This salad provides a refreshing, textured combination that works well as a light lunch or a side dish. The marinating time for chickpeas and the freshly prepared chimichurri give depth to the flavors. The chimichurri keeps well refrigerated and can be used for other dishes.
Ingredients
marinated chickpeas
- 1 chickpeas 15 ounce can, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
chimichurri
- 1 cup cilantro fresh
- 2/3 cup parsley fresh
- 1/4 cup oregano fresh
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
salad
- 2 cups Italian bread thick cubes
- 3 cups butter lettuce torn
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Place the chickpeas in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, basil, honey, garlic, oregano salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chickpeas. Cover the bowl in plastic wrap and stick it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
chimichurri
- Combine the parsley, cilantro, oregano and garlic in a food processor and pulse until small leaves and pieces remain. Add in the vinegar and pulse once more. With the processor going, stream in the olive oil and mix until just combined. Stir in the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Taste and season additionally if needed. Store sealed in the fridge for up to a week or so. This makes a bunch of chimichurri, so you will have leftovers! You can also freeze it in a ziplock bag and add it to soups or pastas.
salad
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out the bread cubes on top. Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is toasty and golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
- To assemble the salad, add the bread cubes, tomatoes, and lettuce in a large bowl. Pour the chickpeas over top and add as much (or all) of the dressing. Toss well. Drizzle on a few tablespoons of the chimichurri and toss well. Taste and add more if desired – or season with salt and pepper if you find it needs it. Crumble in the feta and toss. Eat up!
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