Chick Pea Salad

Chick Pea Salad

Preparation Time:  15 Min

Serves: 5

Ingredients: 

1.    Chick peas, soaked

          Overnight: 350 gms.

2.    Fresh parsley, chopped : 1 tbsp.

3.    Fresh tarragon(herb), chopped: 1½ tsp.

4.    Spring onions, chopped:  4 nos.

5.    Spring onion slices for

           garnishing

6.    Parsley leaves for

          garnishing.

For the dressing

1.    Garlic, finely chopped: 2 cloves.

2.    Red wine vinegar: 1 tbsp.

3.    Mustard: 2-3 tsps.

4.    Black pepper, ground : As required

5.    Olive oil : 4 tbsps.

6.    Salt : As required

Directions:

1. Drain and rinse the chick peas, put in a saucepan and cover with cold water.

2. Bring to a boil, cover the pan and simmer for 1½ hours, until the peas are

    tender.

3. Mix together garlic, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper.

4. Slowly pour in the olive oil and whisk constantly.

5. Drain the chick peas and immediately toss with the dressing, parsley, tarragon

    and spring onions.

6. Garnish with spring onion slices and parsley.