Spanish Country Salad with Chickpeas (Ensalada Campera con Garbanzos)
🇪🇸 Spain
Ingredients
- 2 waxy potatoes, peeled (500g / 1.15 lbs)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 jar cooked chickpeas (700g / 25 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup pitted green olives (150g)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Steps
- Cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) bite-sized pieces.
- Place potatoes in a stockpot, cover with water, season generously with salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, cover with a lid, turn off heat, and let sit for 10 to 11 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
- Cook the potatoes for about 10 to 15 minutes until al dente (test with a toothpick); do not overcook or they will fall apart.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander, shaking off excess water.
- Make the dressing: whisk together olive oil, sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Peel and dice the hard-boiled eggs.
- In a large bowl, combine the boiled potatoes, chickpeas, diced eggs, red onion, green and red bell peppers, tomatoes, and olives.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and gently mix until well combined.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled. Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
Notes
Traditional Spanish salad often served as a light main dish or side, especially in warmer months.
Source: spainonafork.com