Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
111 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad combines canned chickpeas, shredded red cabbage, chopped olives, fresh dill, and diced bell peppers in a lemon and olive oil dressing enhanced with sumac and seasoning. Sumac adds a subtle tartness reminiscent of lemon, boosting the brightness of the citrus juice in the dressing. The olive oil provides a smooth mouthfeel, while the salt and pepper balance the overall taste.
The salad offers crunchy texture from the cabbage and bell peppers contrasted with the creamy firmness of the chickpeas. The fresh dill contributes herbaceous notes that enhance the Mediterranean character. Assembling the salad and letting it rest in the refrigerator for an hour improves the cohesion of flavors and softens the cabbage slightly without losing its crunch.
This salad works well as a light lunch, side dish, or picnic food. It's versatile enough for meal prep when keeping the dressing separate until serving to maintain the crispness of the vegetables. Additional Mediterranean ingredients like cucumber or feta cheese could be added to customize it as noted.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- ½ tsp sumac
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Salad
- 1 can chickpeas 15 oz.
- 2 cups red cabbage
- ½ cup olive chopped
- ½ cup dill chopped, fresh
- 1 bell pepper diced, red or yellow
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt and pepper.
- Drain the chickpeas and add them to the bowl followed by the cabbage, olives, dill and chopped peppers. Toss everything so they're coated with the dressing.
- Let it sit in the fridge for 1 hour if desired and serve.
Notes
- The salad is adaptable; you can add diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, or sliced red onion to enhance flavors and textures.
- Prepare this salad in advance and store it refrigerated for 2 to 3 days, but keep the dressing separate until serving to prevent sogginess.
- Chilling the salad for about an hour before serving allows the flavors to meld without compromising the crisp texture of the vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 198mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1023IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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