Monday, July 5, 2010

Chop Chop Salad with Spicy French Dressing

INGREDIENTS:
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
Several dashes of hot sauce, to taste
1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cucumber—peeled, seeded and chopped
One 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup crumbled blue cheese

DIRECTIONS:
In a small food processor, blend the garlic, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and paprika until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add the hot sauce and blend until combined.

Place the lettuce, onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber and chickpeas in a large salad bowl. Toss with the dressing and top with the blue cheese.

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