Chickpea, Grapes, Rocket Salad

By Feli Chic'Cuisine

This nutrient-rich seasonal salad with fresh peppery rocket leaves, juicy grapes, pomegranate, and roasted chickpeas takes minutes to prepare. The generous splash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar brings out all the great veggie flavors.

What does rocket leaves taste like?

Rocket leaves, also known as arugula, are tender and bite-sized with a tangy flavor. They are a delicious pairing to fatty ingredients such as Feta cheese and olive oil.

How to remove the seeds from a pomegranate

Slice the pomegranate in half, hold one half, cut side down and whack the pomegranate hard with a wooden spoon. Repeat until all the seeds have fallen into the bowl.

This is a healthy, vibrant and flavorful salad ready in just a few minutes!

Prep. Time: 15 min

Serves: 4

Ingredients

2 x 400g canned chickpeas
450g cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup pomegranate seeds
1 cup purple grapes, halved
1 medium red onion, halved, thinly sliced
200g baby rocket leaves
150g reduced fat feta, crumbled
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Method

1. Prepare fruit and vegetables. Rinse and drain chickpeas.

2. In large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, grapes, pomegranate, onion, and rocket leaves. Serve on a large salad plate and sprinkle with feta. In a small bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar and oil. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.

Enjoy!

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by Feli Chic'Cuisine

To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.― François de la Rochefoucauld