Summer Nectarine Salad

Step 1

Prepare your chickpeas in advance. They normally need to be roasted for about 25-30 minutes. (see recipe in the ingredients)

Step 2

Preheat the oven at 200C/400F.

Step 3

Spread the bread cubes on a baking tray.

Step 4

In a mortar and pestle, mix the olive oil with the garlic, 3 basil leaves and 1/4 tsp coarse salt. Mix until you get a paste. Distribute it on the bread cubes. Use your hands to spread it well if needed.

Step 5

Bake in the centre of the oven for 10 minutes until the bread becomes golden.

Step 6

In a large bowl or on plates, add the nectarine slices, the beetroot and the cherry tomatoes.

Step 7

Add the roasted chickpeas. and the croutons.

Step 8

Sprinkle with cheese crumble and add the rest of the fresh basil leaves (torn).

Step 9

Drizzle with a lime juice, if using, and serve. Enjoy!