Today we had lunch with some friends so I made this delicious salad.
I always use organic dried chick peas, soak them overnight, drain them and then simmer them in fresh water until tender then drain them.
When cooked I sprinkle the chickpeas with salt, cracked black pepper and a little paprika and olive oil.
For this recipe I heated a couple of Tablespoons of Middle Eastern spice mix in a little oil to infuse the flavours.
I added this to the chick peas with some finely sliced red onions, the juice of 2 lemons, some chopped tomatoes, chopped cucumber, a dollop of tahini, a handful each of chopped mint and parsley, more black pepper, paprika and crushed garlic.
I served it on a bed of wild rocket.
It is great to have all these lovely herbs in the garden to flavour your food.
Most folks brought summer produce from their gardens including eggplant dip, zucchini fritters, tomato and basil salad and cold rolls filled with home grown veggies and herbs.
All these dishes make delicious, healthy, summer salads or vegetarian mains.
I was going to say I love summer garden produce, but then I love winter produce just as much. Whatever season it is there is always something to make flavourful meals with when you grow lots of vegetables & herbs in your garden.
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3 comments:
I'll have a serving of that, thank you! :)
Yes, produce from the garden is just the best. Whether summer or winter. :)
That looks simple delicious. It's an hour before supper here right now and my mouth is watering now. :)
I am going to make that too, Maggie. Thanks for the ideas.
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