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Chickpea Arugula Salad

Easy chickpea salad with canned chickpeas, baby arugula, and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in a zesty lemon vinaigrette.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the salad
  • 2 ounce canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 5 ounces baby arugula
  • 3/4 cup red onion diced
  • 2 ounces parmigiano reggiano shaved from block
  • 1/4 cup parsley minced
For the vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

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  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
  2. In a large bowl combine the chickpeas, arugula, red onion, and parsley.
  3. Whisk together the vinaigrette and pour over the salad. Mix well. Taste test, and if required add more salt and pepper.
  4. Right before serving mix the salad one more time and lay it out on a large platter. Shave a hefty amount of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese all over the salad. A vegetable peeler is a great tool for shaving the cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The salad is best served the same day but can be eaten the next day.  The arugula might be a tad soggy though.
  • A vegetable peeler is the recommended tool for shaving the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 23.1g (8%) Protein 11.7g (23%) Fat 30.3g (47%) Saturated Fat 5.7g (29%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 1087mg (45%) Potassium 133mg (4%) Fiber 5.6g (22%) Sugar 3.2g (6%) Calcium 209mg (21%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% Daily Value*

Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 23.1g 8%
Protein 11.7g 23%
Fat 30.3g 47%
Saturated Fat 5.7g 29%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 1087mg 45%
Potassium 133mg 3%
Fiber 5.6g 22%
Sugar 3.2g 6%
Calcium 209mg 21%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.