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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Chewy, nutty couscous meets crispy spiced chickpeas in this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad. Indulge in crunchy cucumbers, bright cherry tomatoes and a tangy dressing that makes this salad perfect for any meal, with an easy meal prep option!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 324 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner , Others
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups pearled couscous cooked
- 15 oz canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- kosher salt to taste
- cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 cups English cucumber quartered and sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup kalamata olives chopped
- ¼ cup marinated roasted red bell peppers chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 cup feta
Balsamic Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the couscous according to package instructions and set aside.* Combine the chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl and stir gently to coat. Heat a large skillet over medium and add the chickpeas. Allow to cook until golden brown and crisp on the outside, around 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- While the couscous and chickpeas cook, cut up the cucumber and tomatoes and place in a large bowl. Add the olives, red bell pepper, parsley and feta. Set aside.
- In a small jar with a tight lid, combine all the dressing ingredients and shake vigorously to combine. Add the couscous and chickpeas to the bowl with the veggies then drizzle with the dressing and toss gently. Adjust seasoning as desired and serve immediately.
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Notes
- *If you are using plain couscous vs a seasoned box variety, I recommend whipping up the dressing earlier and adding a couple tablespoons to the couscous to marinate for a few minutes.
- Adapted from: Chelsea's Messy Apron
Nutrition Information
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
947mg
(39%)
Potassium
335mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
705IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
180mg
(18%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 705IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.