Chickpea Rocket and Rice Salad with Mango Dressing

Ingredients

For the dressing

• 4 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
• ½ tsp garlic, minced
• 5 tsp dried mango powder
• A pinch of salt

For the salad

• 240g brown basmati rice, cooked
• 60g red pepper, thinly sliced
• 60g red onion, finely diced
• 4 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 60g carrot, finely sliced lengthways into 2cm lengths
• 120g fresh mango, peeled and chopped into small pieces
• 1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 120g pea shoots
• 120g wild rocket
• salt and pepper, for seasoning

Method

1. To make the dressing: In a bowl combine the vegan mayonnaise, minced garlic, dried mango powder and a pinch of salt. Set aside to chill.
2. To make the salad: Combine the cooked rice, chickpeas, red pepper, carrot, red onion, mango and mint in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. To serve: Place the pea shoots and rocket in a shallow serving bowl and spoon the rice mixture on top. Pour over dressing to taste.