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
4 servings
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Calories
475 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Chickpea Salad
Description
The Chickpea Salad features canned chickpeas rinsed and drained, combined with diced Persian cucumbers, halved grape tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced red onions, diced green bell pepper, pitted and chopped olives, and fresh parsley. The dressing is made simply from olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, cumin, salt, and pepper, lending a bright, citrusy, and mildly spiced flavor that complements the fresh vegetables.
This salad is assembled shortly before serving to preserve the avocado's texture and color, though most of the other ingredients can be prepared up to four days ahead. The creamy avocado contrasts the crunchier vegetables and the tender chickpeas, creating a varied mouthfeel. The sumac adds a distinctive tart and slightly fruity note that distinguishes this salad.
The dressing can be made up to two weeks in advance for convenience. Leftovers without avocado keep well for a few days in the fridge, making it practical as a make-ahead dish or side salad. Overall, this salad is versatile for light lunches or as a side to grilled dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 15 ounce chickpeas rinsed and drained (19 oz, canned
- 2-3 cucumber diced, Persian
- ½ pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado diced
- ½ red onions sliced
- ½ cup green bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup olive pitted, chopped
- ¼ cup parsley fresh
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, place all the prepared salad ingredients including the chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, onions, green peppers, olive and parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Notes
- You can prepare the dressing up to two weeks ahead for convenience.
- Most of the salad ingredients can be prepped up to four days in advance; add avocado only at serving time to avoid browning.
- Store leftovers without avocado in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 1065mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1128IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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