With the sun well and truly here to stay, now is the time to be spending more time outside and less on long meal prep times. We have some quick, easy recipes and nutritious recipes from McKenzie’s.

Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 60 minutes | Makes: 6

Creamy Potato and Chickpea Salad

Ingredients:

● 1 cup McKenzie’s Chick Peas
● 1kg red potatoes
● 1 tbs tahini
● 1/2 cup egg mayonnaise
● 1/2 cup sour cream
● 2 tbs Dijon or whole grain mustard
● 1 lemon, juice of
● McKenzie’s Natural Salt & Pepper
● 3/4 cup celery, diced
● 3/4 cup red onion, diced
● 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped

Method

  1. Prepare and cook Chick Peas according to packet directions. Drain and cool.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare potatoes. Peel and dice potatoes into cubes. Add to a pot and cover potatoes with cold water. Add a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, reduce to a gentle boil and cook for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain and cool.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the tahini, mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
  4. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, chick peas, celery, onion, dill and dressing. Mix gently to combine and season generously with salt and pepper. Serve.