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Chickpea Salad

Vibrant Chickpea Salad Bursting with Fresh Mediterranean Flavors

This Chickpea Salad is a nutritious and flavorful dish, perfect for lunch or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice can substitute with lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic (grated) can substitute with garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard avoid sweet variants
  • pinch sea salt can substitute with kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper can be omitted
Salad
  • 1 can cooked chickpeas use canned or cooked dry beans
  • 1 cup mixed yellow and red grape tomatoes (halved) can substitute with cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium English cucumber (diced) any cucumber variety can be used
  • 1/4 cup pickled red onions can substitute with fresh red onions
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved) can substitute with black olives
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped) cilantro can be used as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped) omit or use dried dill if fresh is unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint (chopped & whole leaves for garnish) basil can serve as a substitute

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
  2. Add the drained and rinsed cooked chickpeas, halved grape tomatoes, and diced cucumber into the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine.
  3. Incorporate the pickled red onions and halved Kalamata olives, gently folding them into the salad.
  4. Fold in the chopped fresh parsley, dill, and mint, tossing everything together evenly.
  5. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving.
  6. Garnish with whole mint leaves and let the salad rest for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For optimal flavor, add fresh herbs just before serving.

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