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Chickpea Chopped Salad
This Greek inspired Chickpea Chopped Salad is the perfect make-ahead lunch that's packed with protein, veggies and a bright lemony dressing!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
277 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
For the Chickpeas
- ⅓ cup chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
- ½ teaspoon salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
For the Salad
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- black pepper kosher salt; freshly ground; to taste
- salt kosher salt; freshly ground; to taste
- 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 3 whole cucumber sliced, Persian
- ⅓ cup red bell pepper roughly chopped, roasted
- ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
- ¼ cup mint finely chopped, fresh
- 2-3 tablespoons basil torn, fresh
- 4-6 ounces feta cheese crumbled from a block of feta
Instructions
For the Roasted Chickpeas
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place chickpeas onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, salt and spices. Transfer the baking sheet into the oven and roast for 20 minutes until crispy. Remove and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to keep them crispy.
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For the Chopped Salad
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted red pepper, and herbs to the bowl and toss to combine. Taste and season as needed. Add the feta cheese, and toss in the roasted chickpeas. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve.
Notes
- This is best served just after tossing, so that the chickpeas remain crispy. It will last a few days in the fridge, though the texture will change.
Nutrition Information
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
824mg
(34%)
Potassium
369mg
(8%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1121IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
206mg
(21%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 824mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1121IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.