Carlin peas, Cucumber and Tomato Salad

This 10-minute summery salad is a great lunch option or a side dish to a BBQ. Plus, this recipe also happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly, making it the perfect dish for everyone to enjoy!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS SALAD

• it's healthy

• it's fresh

• it's so quick and easy to make

• and has so much flavour

• The cucumber adds freshness and crunch

• sweetness from the tomatoes

• Zing from the lemon juice

• the legumes add protein and richness

• extra flavour from the herbs

This salad can be put together in 10 minutes and to make this

YOU WILL NEED

• carlin peas or chickpeas, or any legumes of your choice

• cherry tomatoes

• cucumber

• fresh lemon juice

• red wine vinegar

• a good extra virgin olive oil

• sea salt and crushed black pepper

• fresh herbs such as parsley, basil and/ or oregano

• spring onion or red onion (optional)

NORMALLY I USE CHICKPEAS

Chickpeas are rich source of nutrients and plant protein.

You can cook your own chickpeas but using canned chickpeas in this salad will save you a lot of time as no cooking is involved.

You can replace the chickpeas with any legumes of your choice. White beans, queen carlin peas or lentils are a great alternative option,

TODAY, I USED

Carlin Peas, also known as black or grey peas.

I believe they are prominently grown in the UK and make a great alternative to chickpeas.

Before today I had not tasted them before. So when I spotted them in our local grocery store last week I bought a jar specifically to try with this salad.

VARIATIONS ADD-INS

• diced bell peppers

• kalamata olives

• vegan feta alternative

• diced avocado

• swap the parsley and basil for your herbs of choice

• cooked, cold pasta to make a pasta salad

SERVE WITH

• fresh baked bread

• kebabs and rice or couscous

• as a side to a Braai/BBQ

• or on its own

MAKE AHEAD

Make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge. The flavours enhance if the salad sits for a bit before serving.

You can also make a larger portion and store in the an airtight container in the fridge for easy lunches for the next few days.

OTHER SUMMER SALADS TO TRY

Jennifer Aniston Salad

strawberry, basil and wild rocket salad

watermelon, mint & veta salad

tomato & cannellini bean salad

CARLIN PEAS, TOMATO & CUCUMBER SALAD

This 10-minute summery salad is a great lunch option or a side dish to a BBQ. Plus, this recipe also happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly, making it the perfect dish for everyone to enjoy!

Serves 4 - 6 as a side

Time 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered

• 1 cup cucumber, cubed or sliced

• 2 cups cooked Carlin Peas or chickpeas

• 1/4 cup fresh basil and parsley, roughly chopped (or herbs of your choice)

DRESSING

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 - 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1/2 tsp garlic granules

• 1/2 tsp salt, adjust to taste

• 1 tsp oregano

• crushed black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix all the ingredients for the dressing together and set aside.

2. Add the carlin peas, tomatoes and cucumber pieces to a salad bowl.

3. Drizzle with the salad dressing and add the fresh herbs.

4. Mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

5. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

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