
Ingredients
6 total- 30g basil, leaves picked
- 2 tbsp chickpea liquid from 1 (660g) jar chickpeas or 2 tbsp water
- ½ tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 heaped tbsp ricotta (approx. 40g)
- 125g chargrilled artichokes, drained
Method
4 stepsStep 1
Spoon around 280g of leftover tomato, pepper and chickpea salad (see intro for link to recipe) onto 2 plates and divide the artichokes between them.
Step 2
Using a pestle and mortar, grind the basil leaves, along with a pinch of salt, until you have a bright green pulp. Stir in the chickpea liquid (or water) and vinegar, then drizzle in the oil in a slow, steady stream, stirring until incorporated. Season to taste.
Step 3
Place the ricotta in a small bowl and stir in 1-2 tsp water. Whip with a fork until light and creamy.
Step 4
Dot the ricotta over the salad plates, then drizzle with 2 tsp of the basil sauce, adding more if you like.