When Big S Farms sent us some recipes (from a now inactive blogger), one really jumped out. It wasn't at all vegan, but it wasn't at all tricky to get it there. The result is a grown-up chickpea salad that's ridiculously simple to throw together, with notes to satisfy every part of your tongue: creamy mayo, fresh cilantro, and sweet cinnamon. It's ready to be stuffed into pita, slapped on a bun, or served on a bed of greens,
Creamy, Sweet & Savory Chickpea-Salsa Salad
1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained (or 1 1/2 cups fresh)
1 15-oz can artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup salsa, preferably Big S Farms Smoke on the Mountain
1/3 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup legumaise (you can sub half vegenaise and half non-dairy plain Greek yogurt)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
1 tsp cinnamon
salt and pepper, to taste
Combine all ingredients and season to taste.