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Rocket and chickpea salad with pesto dressing recipe

7 ratings

Light and peppery, delicate rocket leaves are the star of the show in this vibrant and healthy veggie salad. A generous serving of chickpeas and walnuts ensures plenty of protein and fibre, so enjoy this salad as a main, if you like! See method

Serves 6
20 mins to prepare
194 calories / serving
Freezable
Healthy
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Ingredients

1 small red onion, very finely sliced
1 lemon, juiced
2 x 60g bags wild rocket
50g walnut halves, toasted
2 garlic cloves, crushed
50ml extra-virgin olive oil
30g pack fresh basil
30g grated pecorino
2 x 400g tins chickpeas, drained
1 large cucumber, finely sliced
2 x 220g packs cherry tomatoes, halved

This recipe is high in protein, which supports the maintenance of normal bones

Each serving contains

Energy
815kj
194kcal 10%
Fat
10g 14%
Saturates
2g 8%
Sugars
5g 5%
Salt
0.3g 5%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 15.6g Protein 8.3g Fibre 7.3g

Method

Toss the onion with half the lemon juice and a small pinch of salt in a non-metallic bowl. Set aside for 5 mins, stirring now and then. The onion will soften and turn pink.
Meanwhile, blitz 60g rocket in a small food processor with the toasted walnuts, garlic, oil, half the basil and 2 tbsp water. Pulse to create a textured paste. Stir in the cheese; season. Spoon half the pesto into a bowl (set aside the rest for another recipe) and stir in 1 tbsp water and the remaining lemon juice.
Toss 60g rocket with the onion and lemon juice, chickpeas, cucumber and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add the dressing and the remaining basil leaves. Gently toss together, then divide between 6 serving plates.

Tip: The remaining pesto will keep in a jar in the fridge, covered with a thin layer of oil and a lid, for a week. Add to sandwiches or tarts, or toss through pasta.

Freezing and defrosting guidelines

Freeze pesto only. In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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