Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad is a satisfying and delicious dish filled with protein-rich garbanzo beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Course Salad

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings servings

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

large bowl

Ingredients

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
3 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
2 cups mixed yellow and red grape tomatoes halved
½ 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

Instructions

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.

Notes

Perfect as a picnic side dish or healthy lunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Keyword Chickpea Salad, easy recipe, healthy, lunch, picnic, Vegetarian