Outrageous Herbaceous Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Outrageous Herbaceous Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Description
The Outrageous Herbaceous Mediterranean Chickpea Salad features rinsed and drained chickpeas mixed with chopped red bell pepper, red onion, celery, and a generous amount of fresh flat-leaf parsley. These ingredients create varied textures with soft beans and crisp vegetables and herbs.
A dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper is whisked together and poured over the salad, coating the components evenly and infusing bright, fresh flavors.
This salad is versatile: it can be served immediately for a fresh, bright taste or refrigerated for up to four days allowing the flavors to blend and intensify. Adjust seasoning to taste just before serving to ensure optimal flavor balance. Its combination of herbs, acidity, and creamy chickpeas makes it a refreshing accompaniment or a nutritious light main dish.
This recipe comes with permission from the cookbook "Love Real Food" by Kathryne Taylor and highlights wholesome, real ingredients combined simply for maximum taste.
Ingredients
- 30 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas, aka garbanzo beans
- 1 medium red bell pepper , chopped
- 1 ½ cups parsley about 1 bunch, chopped fresh flat-leaf
- ½ cup onion red, chopped
- ½ cup celery bout 2 ribs, plus leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice , (from 1 to 1 ½ lemons)
- 2 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, bell pepper, parsley, red onion, and celery.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and garlic, and season to taste with the kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the dressing to the chickpea mixture and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill up to 4 days. Before serving, add more salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- This Mediterranean chickpea salad can be served immediately or chilled up to four days, allowing flavors to deepen.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning just before serving to taste.
- Fresh flat-leaf parsley is key to the salad's herbaceous brightness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 880mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 2941IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 77mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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