Chickpea Salad With Tahini Dressing

• Salad
• 2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups green peppers, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• Dressing
• 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped (or parsley)

1. Salad: In a bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
2. Dressing: In a food processor, process all dressing ingredients, except cilantro, until smooth.
3. Combine with salad and cilantro; toss to coat.
4. To cook dried chickpeas: Cover 2 cups chick-peas in water and bring them to a boil for 3 minutes.
5. Leave covered for 1 hour, drain water, cover with fresh water and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes or until tender.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chickpea-salad-with-tahini-dressing-243209 (may not work)