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CHICKPEA SALAD WITH PARSLEY, LEMON AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES 

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon cumin seeds

1 lb cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped 
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup thinly sliced drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 

Combine oil and cumin seeds in heavy small saucepan, cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stir occasionally, cool completely. Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl, add cumin oil and toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature. Makes 6 servings