Salata Hummus (Chickpea Salad)

Ingredients

• 400 g (14 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 hard boiled egg, chopped in quarters
• 3 heaped tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
• ½ teaspoon of cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, for frying
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pinch of black pepper

Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium frying pan, fry the onions and garlic on medium heat until slightly brown.
2. Next add the cumin seeds, thyme, red pepper and stir for a couple of minutes.
3. Remove from heat and place in a medium bowl.
4. Add the lemon juice, salt, pepper, chickpeas, parsley and chopped egg and mix gently.