Recipe

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
  • 20 mins preparation
  • Serves 8
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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.

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