Well… we might not be travelling in Europe right now, but let’s eat like we are.A beautiful, fresh and simple salad. I’ve added chickpeas to bulk it out a bit, so it fills you up for a good amount of time and keeps you satisfied.
4slicessourdough breadtoasted, to serve (optional)
1/2cupextra virgin olive oil
1lemonzest & juice
1teaspoongarliccrushed
1/2teaspoonoreganodried
2anchovy filletschopped
Instructions
For the salad: Place the rocket, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mint, parsley, dill, red onion and capers in a large bowl. Combine well.
1 cup rocket leaves, 400 g canned chickpeas, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 lebanese cucumber, 1/2 cup mint leaves, 1/2 cup parsley leaves, 1/2 cup dill, 1/2 red onion, 2 tablespoons capers
For the dressing: Mix all the ingredients together in a small jug or bowl.
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 2 anchovy fillets
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and combine gently. Top with the grated or shaved parmesan.
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
Option to serve: Toast or grill sourdough pieces, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and top with the salad.
4 slices sourdough bread, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil