Greek Tomato Cucumber Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    5 servings

  • Calories

    266 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Greek Tomato Cucumber Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

Crispy pan sauteed chickpeas add flavor, crunch and protein to this delicious, Greek salad!

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Ingredients

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Crispy Chickpeas

  • 15 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon rosemary dried
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Greek Tomato Cucumber Salad

  • 1 cucumber seeds scraped out and chopped, English variety
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped, flat leaf, leaves
  • 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 8 kalamata olives sliced

Red Wine Vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Crispy Chickpeas

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat dry with a towel.
  2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and swirl around the bottom of the pan to coat it.
  3. Add the chickpeas to pan and cook for approximately 17-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy all over, stirring occasionally.
  4. Transfer chickpeas to a bowl and toss together with the spices.
  5. Serve immediately with the salad or cool in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet before storing in an airtight container.

Red Wine Vinaigrette

  1. In a small bowl whisk together all of the ingredients for the red wine vinaigrette.

Greek Tomato Cucumber Salad

  1. In a large bowl add all of the ingredients and toss together gently.
  2. Pour the desired amount of vinaigrette over the salad and toss together.
  3. Just before serving top the salad with the crispy chickpeas.
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The chickpeas will soften the longer they sit in the salad. It is best to add them right before serving or to serve them alongside the salad.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g (47%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 602mg (25%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 602mg 25%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 11g 22%

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

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