The Eastern Cross/Fasting recipes/Chickpea and Parsley Salad
Everyday · Salad
Chickpea and Parsley Salad
With lemon, cucumber and tomato
Any fast dayPrep 15 minNo cookingServes 4
When to eat it. No oil, wine or fish, so it fits even the strict weekdays of Lent.
Ingredients
Method
- Combine the chickpeas and vegetables.
- Whisk the lemon, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Toss everything with the parsley.
- Let it sit 10 minutes before serving.
Tip. Fast, filling and ready in ten minutes from a can.
Fasting customs differ between churches and parishes. When in doubt, follow what your priest gives you. Not sure what today allows? Check the Orthodox calendar.
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