Chickpea Salad Recipe
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Chickpea Salad Recipe
Description
The Chickpea Salad Recipe blends cooked chickpeas with fresh vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion. Creamy diced avocado and salty feta cheese add richness and depth. A dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper is whisked or shaken to emulsify and tossed through the salad ingredients for an even coating.
This combination results in a salad with firm, tender legumes and crisp vegetables balanced by the creamy and tangy dressing. The use of lemon juice and garlic adds freshness and a slight pungency to brighten flavors.
The salad can be served on its own as a nutritious meal or alongside grilled meats or bread. Its simple ingredients and easy assembly make it a convenient choice for seasonal dining.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice from 1 large lemon
- 1 garlic pressed or minced, clove
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste, sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 1 English cucumber halved and sliced
- 15 oz chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced, medium
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 4 oz feta cheese diced
Instructions
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl: 3 Tbsp olive oil, 3 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 pressed garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper and whisk to combine (or shake them together in a small mason jar).
- Combine the remaining chickpea salad ingredients in a salad bowl.
- Add the dressing to taste (we used all of it) and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6as a side salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 27g | |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 425IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 18.1mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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