Name: Our Roasted Chickpea Haloumi Salad with Hot Honey Dressing will get everyone talking
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 420g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, halved; 225g haloumi, drained,cut into 2cm cubes; ¾ cup chopped fresh coriander leaves; 120g baby spinachand rocket; HOT HONEY DRESSING; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 small clove garlic, crushed; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; Pinch dried chilli flakes

Our Roasted Chickpea Haloumi Salad with Hot Honey Dressing will get everyone talking

This will become one of your staples!

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

35M

Total

45M

TIP: For crispy golden haloumi, drain it and pat dry with paper towel before tossing with oil and paprika.

Ingredients

420g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp smoked paprika

2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, halved

225g haloumi, drained,cut into 2cm cubes

¾ cup chopped fresh coriander leaves

120g baby spinachand rocket

HOT HONEY DRESSING

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp honey

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 small clove garlic, crushed

1 tsp Dijon mustard

Pinch dried chilli flakes

Method

Step 1

DRESSING: Whisk ingredients in a small jug. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Combine chickpeas in a bowl with 1 tbsp oil and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Line a 7-litre air fryer basket with baking paper or an air fryer liner. Add chickpeas. Air fry on 200°C for 10-15 mins, shaking basket halfway through, until golden and crisp. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 4

Drizzle asparagus with 1 tbsp of the dressing. Add to basket. Air fry on 200°C for 5-7 mins or until tender. Transfer to bowl with chickpeas.

Step 5

Toss haloumi in a bowl with the remaining oil and paprika. Add to basket. Air fry on 200°C for 10 mins, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp. Transfer to bowl with chickpeas.

Step 6

To serve, add coriander, spinach and rocket, and dressing to bowl. Toss gently to combine.

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