- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Several dashes of hot sauce, to taste
- 1 head 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
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 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.