Beetroot, green bean and chickpea salad. Picture / Babiche Martens.
Beetroot, green bean and chickpea salad. Picture / Babiche Martens.
BEETROOT, GREEN BEAN AND CHICKPEA SALAD Serves 4-6
Dressing • 100g feta • Zest and juice of ½ lemon • 1 tsp honey • ½ tsp cumin • 1 clove garlic • 2 Tbsp neutral oil • 1 Tbsp water
Salad • 3 cups grated raw beetroot • 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas • 200g green beans, cooked, cut into pieces •1 cup chopped herbs e.g. chervil, parsley, chives • 2 Tbsp toasted sunflower seeds • Salt and pepper to taste • Extra herbs to garnish
1. Place the feta, lemon, honey, cumin, garlic, oil and water into a blender and whizz to combine. Set aside.
2. Into a large bowl, place the beetroot, chickpeas, beans, herbs and sunflower seeds. Add the dressing and combine. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with herbs.
