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Chickpea Salad

Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Jessica Gavin
I love making chickpea salad because it's a quick and nutritious lunch option that keeps me feeling satisfied and energized throughout the day.

Ingredients

Chickpea Salad
  • 32 ounces (908 g) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (170 g) baby tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup (130 g) Persian or English cucumbers, ¼" thick slices
  • 1 cup (145 g) red bell pepper,  ¼" dice
  • ½ cup (58 g) red onion, ⅛" thick slices
  • ½ cup (64 g) kalamata olives, sliced
  • ¼ cup (37 g) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon (4 g) chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon (2 g) sliced basil
  • 1 tablespoon (2 g) sliced mint
Lemon Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Assemble the Chickpea Salad – In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta, parsley, basil, and mint.
  • Make the Lemon Dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and whisk until a thickened dressing forms.
  • To Serve – Pour the dressing over the salad. Gently stir to combine. If desired, garnish with more cheese and herbs.

Notes

  • Recipe Yield: About 6 cups
  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Chickpea Amount: You'll need 3 cups of cooked chickpeas.
  • Dressing: Double the recipe to have more to serve on the side.
  • Vinegar Substitution: Use white wine vinegar, apple cider, or sherry vinegar.
  • Make-Ahead: Combine the salad ingredients in a bowl. Whisk the dressing and add it right before serving.
  • Storing: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1121IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg
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