Middle Eastern Spiced Chickpea Salad

Step 1

Combine the Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake. Set aside for 20 minutes to allow the flavours to develop.

Step 2

Place chickpeas in a large bowl. Scatter over Spices, then toss to coat. The wetness of the chickpeas will make the spices stick.

Step 3

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over high heat and fry the chickpeas for a couple of minutes. Shake the pan so the chickpeas roll, or stir gently (so the spice coating doesn't come off). Transfer into bowl and cool slightly.

Step 4

Combine the Salad Ingredients in a bowl. Drizzle with a bit of Dressing and toss. Transfer to serving bowl.

Step 5

Top salad with chickpeas (warm or at room temperature). Drizzle with more Dressing. Toss very gently, if desired (don't toss too much otherwise spice comes off chickpeas). Serve immediately.

Step 6

Great served with a dollop of yoghurt and pita bread to stuff the salad into.