SandyBrennan's Notes:
2 large heirloom tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient
4 pickling cucumbers Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup canned chickpeas Ask a question about this ingredient
2 hearts of palm Ask a question about this ingredient
1 small green/red/yellow pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
2 large cloves of garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
1 handful of fresh basil leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
1 splash olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pinch salt and papper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
1 healthy crusty bread of choice Ask a question about this ingredient
Cut tomatoes into small, bite size cubes or pieces.
Ask a question about this stepPeel cumbers and cut into small bite size cubes.
Ask a question about this stepMince garlic and add to tomatoes and cucumbers. Mix and let sit.
Ask a question about this stepCut pepper into tiny pieces and add to mixture.
Ask a question about this stepSlice hearts of palm and carefully blend with other ingredients.
Ask a question about this stepAdd chickpeas and stir.
Ask a question about this stepChop basil and add to vegetables along with salt and pepper to taste.
Ask a question about this stepFinally add a small splash of olive oil and mix until all ingredients are blended.
Ask a question about this stepLet sit 10-15 minutes to absorb the flavor and serve with a healthy crusty bread for dunking into the juices.
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Eugenia is the author of the book Well-Preserved and writes about homemade food preservation for the Denver Post's Well-Preserved blog.
