5.0 from 15 votes
Italian Chickpea Salad
This simple chickpea salad is loaded with big Italian flavor from hot soppressata, provolone, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, and more, and is the perfect salad for potlucks (no soggy lettuce here!).
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 medium black olives , cut in half
- ¾ cup chopped roasted red bell pepper
- ¾ cup chopped pepperoncini
- ⅓ cup slivered red onion
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 plump garlic clove , pressed or finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
1546mg
(64%)
Potassium
197mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
405IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6¾ 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.