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ALL RECIPES

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tzatziki and Chickpea Fritters

  • Pair with Zinfandel
Primary Ingredients

1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained

1/3 c. chopped parsley

1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint

2 cloves garlic, minced, divided

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. coriander

1/4 tsp. hot smoked paprika

kosher salt

Black pepper

1 egg, beaten

3 tbsp. AP flour

1 shallot, thinly sliced into half-moons

2 c. Toybox cherry  tomatoes, halved

2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil

1/2 c. Greek yogurt

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tbsp. chopped dill

1/4 c. cucumber, finely chopped peeled, and seeded

1 tbsp. red wine vinegar

4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Primary Technique
  1. In a food processor, pulse together chickpeas, parsley, mint,  half the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, hot smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until combined, but still chunky (not a paste). Spoon chickpea mixture into a bowl and stir in egg and flour.
  2. Using your hands, shape the mixture into 8 balls. Transfer balls to a baking sheet and flatten slightly to form patties.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, dill, and remaining garlic. Stir in cucumber and season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add shallot, tomatoes, and basil, and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Fry chickpea patties until golden, 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. Serve chickpea fritters with tzatziki sauce and tomato salad.
Tomato Salad
Executive Chef Peter Janiak

Executive Chef Peter Janiak

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