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Chickpea, bacon and tomato salad
Chickpea, bacon and tomato salad
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Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
7 minutes
Total Time:
17 minutes
Chickpea salad: versatile, ready in under 20 minutes, perfect as a side or light meal.
Ingredients:
  • 220g rindless bacon, cut into 3cm pieces
  • 18.20 gm extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp white balsamic vinegar
  • Rind of 1 lemon, finely grated
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 large shallot, finely sliced
  • 400g can chickpeas (Edgell brand), drained and rinsed
  • 2 punnets grape tomatoes, halved lengthways
  • 250.00 ml parsley leaves, roughly chopped
Instructions:
  • Cut 220g rindless bacon into 3cm pieces and cook over medium heat until crisp and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves and toss. Drain on paper towel. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar, zest of 1 lemon, salt, and pepper. Stir in 1 thinly sliced large shallot, 400g drained and rinsed chickpeas, 2 punnets halved grape tomatoes, and 1 cup roughly chopped continental parsley leaves.
  • Pair with grilled salmon, barbecued prawns, and calamari for a delicious presentation.