Easy Chickpea Salad
This easy chickpea salad combines chickpeas with cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, fresh herbs, and a simple olive oil lemon dressing. It's perfect as a quick meal or as a side.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 30 oz chickpeas 2 x 15 oz cans (drained and rinsed)
- 9 oz cherry tomatoes 1 cup red & 1/2 cup yellow
- 8 oz English cucumber 1 large (1.5 cups diced)
- 3 oz red bell pepper 1/2 a pepper (diced)
- 3 oz red onion 1 medium (chopped)
- 3 oz feta cheese 1/2 cup cubed - optional
- 1/3 cup olives halved
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice from 1 large lemon
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp dried mint
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Chop the cucumber, pepper, and parsley. Dice the onion. Half the cherry tomatoes and olives. Grate or mince the garlic. If needed, cube or crumble the feta cheese.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried mint, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently to combine. If using, add the feta cheese and toss again.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover the chickpea salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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Notes
To store: Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
To make ahead: Keep the chopped vegetables separate from the dressing so they don't become soggy. You can store them in the fridge for a couple of days. Mix the dressing into the salad about 30 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 886mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1236IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 3mg