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Easy Italian Chickpea Salad

An easy Chickpea Salad recipe, made with tomatoes, potatoes, olives, arugula and spices and tossed with a simple olive oil dressing. The perfect side dish or main dish salad!

Prep Time
20 mins
Chilling time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 318 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups drained cooked chickpeas (approximately 2 cans drained and rinsed)
  • ¾ cup grape or cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 medium potatoes cooked and cubed
  • ½ red onion chopped
  • ½ cucumber (cut & cubed)
  • 12 black olives (halved)
  • 2-3 handfuls arugula
DRESSING
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 dashes pepper (or more if desired)

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl add the chickpeas, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, cucumber and black olives.
  2. in a small jar add the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Place the top on the jar and shake to combine.
  3. Pour desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for about 30-60 minutes. Just before serving add the arugula, toss and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • I like to use dried chickpeas but canned would work also. Just make sure to drain and rinse them well.
  • To prepare dried chickpeas - In a large bowl add the dried chickpeas and cover well with water. Let the dried chickpeas sit for about 8 hours then drain and cook until tender. Let cool before adding to the salad.
  • The Chickpea Salad should be well covered and refrigerated. It will keep for up to three days in the fridge. I don't recommend freezing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 318kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 352mg (15%) Potassium 751mg (21%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 251IU (5%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318

% Daily Value*

Calories 318kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 352mg 15%
Potassium 751mg 16%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 251IU 5%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 6mg 33%

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