Caramelized Grape & Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cup red grapes
• 1 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cup croutons
• 6 cup lamb's lettuce
• 2 lemon
• 1 1/2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the lemons in half. Set aside.

2. 2

   Bring a non-stick pan or cast iron to high heat. Then add the lemon, cut-side down.

3. 3

   Cook until deeply caramelized and browned, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool down slightly.

4. 4

   Clean the pan, return it to the heat, and warm the oil. Add the grapes, chickpeas, and salt, and cook until the chickpeas are golden and the grapes are slightly charred.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, juice and strain the lemons into a glass jar.

6. 6

   Add the remaining dressing ingredients to the jar.

7. 7

   Close the jar and shake vigorously until the dressing has emulsified.

8. 8

   Optionally, add the oil and croutons to a pan over medium-high heat. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes so they are extra crisp and flavourful.

9. 9

   Only when ready to serve, combine the lettuce, grapes, chickpeas and croutons in a large bowl. Drizzle over the dressing, and enjoy!