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Outrageous Herbaceous Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This easy Mediterranean chickpea salad is infused with flavor thanks to a heaping helping of fresh herbs and a garlicky lemon dressing.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 474 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans) , rinsed and drained (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper , chopped
  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley , (about 1 bunch)
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup chopped celery plus leaves , (bout 2 ribs)
  • 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 freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, bell pepper, parsley, red onion, and celery.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve immediately or chill up to 4 days. Before serving, add more salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Recipe reprinted with permission from Love Real Food by Kathryne Taylor. 
  • Love Real Food

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 474kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 331mg (14%) Potassium 880mg (25%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 2941IU (59%) Vitamin C 77mg (86%) Calcium 148mg (15%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474

% 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.