5 from 15 votes
Italian Chickpea Salad
Italian Chickpea Salad mixes chickpeas with provolone, salami, black olives, roasted red bell peppers, pepperoncini, and red onion, all tossed in a red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing with garlic and oregano. The salad offers a blend of chewy, salty, tangy, and savory elements that can be served chilled or at room temperature. Its combination makes it suitable as a substantial side or light meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
¾ cup servings
Calories:
270 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 ¾ cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270
% 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.