Caprese Chickpea Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
5 (3/4 cup servings)
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Calories
337 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Caprese Chickpea Salad
Description
Starting with chickpeas, this salad adds bite-sized grape tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, fresh baby arugula, and chopped basil for herbal brightness. Minced garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar dress the mix before refrigeration, allowing flavors to meld. The avocado and mozzarella are folded in just before serving to maintain their texture and creaminess.
The salad features a combination of creamy and crisp textures plus savory and tangy notes. The chickpeas add substance, while the fresh vegetables and basil contribute brightness. The garlic adds a punch to the oil and vinegar dressing, balancing the mildness of avocado and mozzarella.
This salad is well suited to light lunches or side dishes, bringing fresh ingredients together in a simple, no-cook preparation. Chilling beforehand sharpens the flavors, and adding avocado last keeps it fresh and creamy.
Ingredients
- 1 (19 oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed, canned
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
- 1 cup arugula baby
- 1/4 cup basil finely chopped, fresh
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste, fresh
- 1 avocado chopped
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella chopped
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients except for the avocado and mozzarella in a large bowl and mix carefully. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. When ready to serve, mix in the avocado and mozzarella. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5(3/4 cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 619mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 629mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 11.5mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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