French Beans, Chickpeas and Roasted Red Pepper Salad

Serves 4 (As Side Dish)

Doesn't matter if it's an Italian or Middle Eastern themed dinner party. this salad suits it all! Fantastic with any sort of meat or just on its own. 

Balsamic vinegar is essential for the dressing. Trick is investing in a good bottle of balsamic vinegar. Do not go for the cheapest because there is loads of added sugar in the cheap ones. Check the ingredients and try to stay away from the ones with caramel in them.

INGREDIENTS

200gr French Beans , trimmed

1 Can of Chickpeas, Drained

2 Sweet Pointed Red Peppers or 1 Red Pepper (Deseeded)

For The Dressing

1 Clove of Garlic, Crushed

3 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1-2 Tablespoon of Balsamic Vinegar

Salt and Pepper

1)Preheat the oven at 180C. Lighlty grease a roasting tray. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and spread on the tray skin side up. Roast for about 20 minutes, until they are soft and browned at the top. Peel if necessary and chop into matchsticks.

2) Combine the crush garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a bowl.Whisk lightly

3) Steam or boil the green beans until al dente. Drain and straight away mix with the dressing while still hot. This way beans absorbs the dressing better.

4) Stir in the roasted red peppers and chickpeas and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss and serve!