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Chickpea Salad

Fresh and Flavorful Chickpea Salad for Your Next Picnic

This nutritious Chickpea Salad combines fresh vegetables and herbs for a colorful, protein-rich dish perfect for healthy lunches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 1 fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed is best
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
Salad
  • 3 cups cooked chickpeas canned can be used if rinsed well
  • 2 cups mixed yellow and red grape tomatoes (halved) diced regular tomatoes can be substituted
  • ½ unit English cucumber (diced) bell peppers can be an alternative
  • ½ cup pickled red onions finely chopped raw onions can be used
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved) any dark olive will work or omit
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley cilantro can be substituted
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill fresh basil can replace it
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint add whole leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
  2. Add the chickpeas, grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, pickled red onions, and Kalamata olives to the bowl and gently toss until evenly coated.
  3. Fold in the parsley, dill, and mint, mixing gently to distribute the herbs throughout the salad.
  4. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary, then garnish with additional mint leaves and serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Marinating enhances the salad's taste, and customize crunch by roasting chickpeas if desired.

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