Chickpea and tomato salad with cilantro and toasted cumin dressing
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, sliced
½ cup cilantro leaves
Toasted cumin dressing
2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds, toasted
⅓ teaspoon chili sauce
3 gloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Preparation
For dressing, in small skillet over medium heat, toast cumin seeds 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and grind in coffee grinder; set aside.
In small bowl, combine chili sauce, garlic, lemon juice and vinegar. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Stir in ground cumin and season with salt and pepper; set aside.
To assemble salad, in large bowl, combine chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro. Pour over dressing and toss to coat. Serves 4 to 6.
Note: Salad can be assembled 1 day in advance to intensify flavours.