Roast Chickpea Salad Recipe

This Roast Chickpea salad is a delightful dish that combines the nutty flavour and creamy texture of chickpeas with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing. The Chickpeas are flavoured with Smoked Paprika and Roohts Cayenne Pepper and can be used in other recipes too!

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Chickpeas

• 400g Chickpeas
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Granules
• Pinch Salt and Pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Salad

• 1/2 Cucumber, seeds removed and cubed
• Handful Cherry Tomatoes, diced
• 1 small Red Pepper, diced
• 2 Spring Onions, sliced
• 200g Red Cabbage, sliced
• 4 tbsp Pomegrante Arils
• Handful Coriander leaves and stems, chopped

Dressing

• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 tbsp Pomegrante Molasses
• 1/2 tsp Aleppo Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Sumac
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Granules
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

1. Combine the Chickpeas with all the ingredients listed under Chickpeas and add to a pan. Cook for 6 - 8 minutes over medium heat. Add a splash of Water if they are sticking to the pan.
2. Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the Salad in a large bowl.
3. Make the Dressing by adding all the ingredients for the Dressing in a bowl and whisk together to combine.
4. Once the Chickpeas are crispy, add them to the Salad and pour over the dressing. Mix through and serve.

Variations

Add Kalamata Olives and fresh Herbs such as Dill.
Add some Feta.