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Marinated Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Cucumber

Flavorful Marinated Chickpeas transform a plain can of garbanzo beans into the most magical and delicious side dish! Vegan and Vegetarian versions available.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 329 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup quality olive oil
  • 2 TBSP red wine or white wine vinegar
  • 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
  • 1 large lemon (juiced)
  • 1 clove garlic (smashed and minced) optional
  • 1-2 tsp Italian seasoning blend
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 12 oz chopped tomatoes
  • 5-6 oz seedless english cucumber (approx. half a large cucumber)
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 3-4 TBSP fresh chopped parsley to garnish
  • 1/4-1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese (skip if vegan)

Instructions

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  1. In a large, shallow bowl, mix together marinade by combining olive oil with vinegars, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, stirring every so often to make sure the veggies and chickpeas are evenly coated.
  3. If time permits and you allow it to sit for the full hour you'll be rewarded with even more flavorful goodness! You can also marinate this salad in the fridge if prefrerred.
  4. Before serving, add optioanl feta cheese and dive in. See notes for serving suggestions.

Notes

  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
  • Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
  • with crispy crostini or warm fluffy flatbread
  • as a tasty topping for hummus
  • tossed with chopped romaine lettuce or kale for a tasty marinated chickpea salad
  • swirled with pasta for a fun twist on pasta salad
  • straight up as the marvelous mediterranean side dish it is

Nutrition Information

Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 297IU (6%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 92mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329

% Daily Value*

Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 297IU 6%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 92mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

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