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Chargrilled asparagus salad with fried chickpeas

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Craving some veggies? Make this Chargrilled asparagus salad with fried chickpeas recipe for a fresh and delicious side dish. The secret is all in the dressing!

  • Serves4
  • Cook time25 minutes
  • Prep time15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 420g can chickpeas
  • ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1¼ tbs lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp caster sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) sunflower oil
  • 1 tbs finely chopped chives
  • 1 tbs finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed
  • 2 tsp sunflower oil, extra
  • 1 avocado, stoned, peeled, sliced
  • 2 cups Coles Australian Baby Rocket

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Drain chickpeas, reserving the liquid from the can (this is called aquafaba). Measure out ¼ cup (60ml) aquafaba (discard remaining or save for another use – see tip opposite). Rinse and drain chickpeas, then pat dry with paper towel. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chickpeas and cook, stirring frequently, for 15-20 mins or until golden and crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chickpeas to a plate lined with paper towel. Place the chickpeas and cayenne pepper in a small bowl and toss to coat.

  2. Step 2

    Place the reserved aquafaba in a food processor with the garlic, lemon juice, salt and sugar. With the motor running, gradually add the sunflower oil in a thin, steady stream until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Season. Transfer to a jug with the chives and parsley. Stir to combine.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a barbecue grill or chargrill on high. In a large bowl, toss the asparagus and extra sunflower oil to coat. Season. Cook the asparagus, turning, for 3 mins or until lightly charred and tender-crisp.

  4. Step 4

    Arrange asparagus on a serving platter with the avocado and rocket. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with fried chickpeas to serve.