Chickpea Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 to 6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chickpea Salad
Description
The Chickpea Salad combines hearty cooked chickpeas with a variety of fresh vegetables such as grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, pickled red onions, and kalamata olives. The salad is dressed in a vinaigrette made from extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, creating a balanced tangy and savory flavor. Fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and mint add aromatic brightness and complexity. The method involves whisking the dressing before tossing it with the chickpeas, vegetables, and herbs, ensuring everything is coated evenly. This results in a textured salad with contrasts from the juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and salty olives. The fresh herb garnish elevates the flavor and visual appeal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 garlic grated, clove
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 3 cups chickpeas drained and rinsed, cooked
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved, mixed yellow and red
- ½ English cucumber diced
- ½ cup red onion pickled
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- ½ cup parsley chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup dill chopped, fresh
- ¼ cup mint plus whole mint leaves for garnish, chopped, fresh
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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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