Goat's Cheese & Pistachio Salad with Dukkah Chickpeas & Pickled Rainbow Veg

Goat's Cheese & Pistachio Salad with Dukkah Chickpeas & Pickled Rainbow Veg

A vibrant French-inspired salad, starring roasted chunky chickpeas, coated in fragrant dukkah. Bright carrots, fresh cucumber and sweet shallot are tossed in a tangy & sweet vinaigrette, bursting with honey and cider vinegar. Crunchy pistachios and creamy Eurial Chaunay Soignon goat’s cheese complete the dish. Bon appétit!

1/3 daily fibre 4 of 5 a day

Serving size

Cook time: 25 mins
Cuisine: French
Food group: Dairy
Allergens: Milk, Sulphites, Nuts

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Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Preheat the oven to 240C / fan 220C / gas mark 9
  • Line a large baking tray with parchment paper
  • Pull out a large bowl, a sieve & a peeler

Roast the chickpeas

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat dry thoroughly with kitchen paper
  • Add to the lined baking tray and toss with 1 tbsp oil, the dukkah and a pinch of salt and pepper
  • Roast for 15-20 mins, until golden and crispy

Pickle the veg

  • Meanwhile, peel the carrots into ribbons. Thinly slice the shallots. Thinly cut the cucumber into 1/2cm rounds
  • In the large bowl, combine the cider vinegar, half the honey and 1 tbsp oil. Season with salt and pepper and mix until smooth
  • Add the prepped veg, toss to coat, then set aside to pickle

Prep the rest

  • Trim and thinly slice the lettuce. Roughly chop the pistachios
  • When everything's ready, add the lettuce, pea shoots and roasted chickpeas to the pickled veg bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine

Plate up

  • Use a spoon to spread the red pepper tapenade onto your plates. Top with the salad
  • Crumble over the goat's cheese, scatter with the pistachios and drizzle over the remaining honey

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