Chickpea and Vegetable Salad

== Description ==
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=== Ingredients ===
* 1 Tbs. unhulled sesame seeds
* 1 Tbs. cumin seeds
* 1 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1 1/2 cups Cauliflower florets
* 1 1/2 cups Broccoli florets
* 1/2 cup diagonally sliced carrots ( 1/2-inch pieces)
* 1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery ( 1/2-inch pieces)
* 1/2 cup diced red onion
* 2 cups cooked or rinsed, drained canned Chickpeas
* 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
* 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (white and light green parts)
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
* 1/2 cup Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing
== Directions ==
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Fill large bowl with ice water.
In medium skillet over medium heat, toast sesame seeds, cumin seeds and salt until fragrant, shaking pan occasionally, about 3 minutes. Transfer to small plate and set aside
to cool.
Add Cauliflower, Broccoli, carrots, celery and Onion to boiling water and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, plunge into ice water and drain well.
In large serving bowl, combine cooked vegetables, toasted seeds, Chickpeas, bell pepper, scallions and cilantro. Add dressing and toss to coat. 
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== See also ==
Category:Broccoli Recipes
Category:Cauliflower Recipes
Category:Chickpea Recipes
Category:Red onion Recipes
Category:Sesame seed Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes