Chickpea Salad
A refreshing Chickpea Salad with vibrant vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Salad Base
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 cups mixed yellow and red grape tomatoes halved
- ½ cup English cucumber diced
- ½ cup Pickled Red Onions
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint plus whole mint leaves for garnish
Preparation
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, pickled onions, and olives and toss to coat. Add the parsley, dill, and mint and toss again.
Season to taste, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and serve.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg
Keyword Chickpea Salad, healthy salad, Protein Packed, Quick Recipe, summer salad, vegetarian recipe