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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Chickpea salad with fresh Mediterranean flavors from lemon juice, herbs, fennel, and onion. This is a light salad that just happens to be healthy, too.

Prep Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 78 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1-2 dashes black pepper
  • 1-2 pinches salt (or to taste)
  • 1 can chickpeas (14 ounces - rinsed and drained)* (400 grams can)
  • ½ medium fennel (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ cup chopped onion (white or yellow)
*You can also use dried chickpeas, be sure to soak at least 8 hours before using and cook in water before adding to the recipe.

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl whisk together the lemon juice, oil, parsley, pepper and salt, add the chickpeas, fennel, and onion stir gently to combine well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or up to 24 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Yes, but it adds a few more steps. First, you will need to soak the chickpeas for at least eight hours. Drain then cook them until tender.
  • This is a great make-ahead salad and will keep for four to five days in the refrigerator.
  • There are quite a few things you can add. Artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, and olives would all be good in it. You can also add crumbled feta cheese or some finely grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories 78kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 113mg (5%) Potassium 151mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 78

% Daily Value*

Calories 78kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Potassium 151mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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