Chickpea, Elderflower & Lemon Caesar Salad

As the days lengthen and the temperature rises, friends gather for al fresco meals, replete with chatter into the balmy evenings. What better to serve alongside continual top up of aperitivos than this delicious vegan salad, the perfect side for any gathering.

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Chickpea, Elderflower & Lemon Caesar Salad

Prep time: 23 MinInactive time: 12 HourTotal time: 12 H & 23 M

As the days lengthen and the temperature rises, friends gather for al fresco meals, replete with chatter into the balmy evenings. What better to serve alongside continual top up of aperitivos than this delicious vegan salad, the perfect side for any gathering.

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 2 Little Gem Lettuces, washed, dried and torn.
• 1 Jar Chickpeas drained & rinsed.
• 1 Cucumber, seeds removed and chopped.
• 1 Pickled Lemon finely sliced.
• 1 Head Elderflower, flowers only
• 1tbsp Capers
• Croutons, Fresh Parsley & Almond Parmesan to serve.

Dressing

• 110g Raw Cashews
• 100ml Water
• 10ml Elderflower Cordial
• 10ml Elderflower Vinegar
• 2 tsp Lemon Juice
• 2tsp Dijon Mustard
• 1tbsp Vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Cloves Garlic
• Sea Salt to season

Instructions

1. Soak the cashews overnight in water, drain and add to a blender with the remaining water, cordial, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and garlic.
2. Blend until smooth, taste adjust with salt & lemon juice and set aside.
3. Rub a small amount of dressing around your serving bowl and toss the lettuce with the chickpeas and cucumber. Tumble over the lemon slices, capers and elderflowers and gently mix.
4. Drizzle with a little dressing and garnish with fresh parsley, croutons, and almond parmesan. Serve with the extra dressing on the side.

https://gourmetglow.co.uk/recipes/chickpea-elderflower-lemon-caesar-salad