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Chickpea Salad

Vibrant Chickpea Salad: Your Ultimate Healthy Delight!

This vibrant chickpea salad is a healthy, protein-packed dish bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, ideal for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • ¼ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed recommended
  • 1 clove Garlic (grated) Can substitute with garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be an alternative
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper Use freshly ground for best flavor
Salad
  • 1 can Cooked Chickpeas (drained and rinsed) Use canned for convenience or cook from dry
  • 1 cup Mixed Yellow and Red Grape Tomatoes (halved) Substituting with cherry tomatoes is acceptable
  • 1 medium English Cucumber (diced) Persian cucumbers can be used as a substitute
  • ¼ cup Pickled Red Onions Red onion can be used raw if pickled is unavailable
  • ½ cup Kalamata Olives (pitted and halved) Use green olives for a different flavor
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Can substitute with cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill Can replace with fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Mint Omit if not available, but ideal for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until emulsified and creamy.
  2. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, and olives to the bowl, and gently toss until coated in dressing.
  3. Incorporate the fresh herbs and toss gently until evenly distributed.
  4. Adjust seasoning as needed and let the salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Garnish with whole mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chill salad for at least one hour for best flavor. Add fresh herbs right before serving to maintain vibrancy.

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