Chickpea and walnut salad with green chilli
Loaded with olives, herbs and juicy capsicum, this crunchy salad is easy to whip up and great for a packed lunch.
Jul 31, 2009 2:00pm- Serves 8
- 20 mins preparation
ingredients
Chickpea and walnut salad with green chilli
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
- 800 gram (1½ pounds) canned chickpeas (garbanzos), rinsed, drained
- 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
- 1 cup (160g) seeded green olives, chopped coarsely
- 4 green onions (scallions), sliced thinly
- 2 fresh long green chillies, sliced thinly
- 1 medium red capsicum (bell pepper) (200g), chopped finely
- 1 cup (100g) roasted walnuts, chopped coarsely
method
Chickpea and walnut salad with green chilli
- 1
To make dressing, place oil and juice in screw-top jar; shake well.
- 2
Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl; drizzle with dressing before serving.