Italian Chickpea Salad
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5
Italian Chickpea Salad
Description
This salad features drained and rinsed chickpeas combined with small cubes of provolone cheese and salami, halved black olives, roasted red bell peppers, chopped pepperoncini, and slivered red onions. The mixture is dressed with a mix of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, pressed garlic, dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Tossing the salad ingredients with the dressing melds the tangy, savory, and slightly spicy flavors.
Serving the salad chilled or at room temperature allows the flavors to develop and meld. The variety of textures ranges from the soft chickpeas to the firm cheese and crunchy vegetables, while the pepperoncini adds a mild heat and vinegar tang. This salad is practical for make-ahead and keeps well refrigerated for up to three days, making it convenient for meal prep or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 ounce cans chickpeas , drained and rinsed
- 4 ounces provolone cheese , cut into small cubes (about 1 ½ cups)
- 4 ounces salami , cut into small cubes (about 1 ½ cup)s
- 1 cup black olives cut in half, medium
- ¾ cup red bell pepper roasted, chopped
- ¾ cup Pepperoncini chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion slivered
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic pressed or finely minced, plump clove
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, provolone, salami, black olives, roasted red bell pepper, pepperoncini, and red onion. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to combine. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or oregano to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6¾ cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 270kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1546mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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