Summer Chickpea Salad
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4.5
Summer Chickpea Salad
Description
This salad features canned chickpeas as a hearty base combined with fresh summer vegetables and ripe peach for seasonal brightness. Cucumber and cherry tomatoes add refreshing crunch and mild sweetness, while corn—preferably grilled if fresh—adds smoky notes. The peach introduces a juicy sweetness that pairs well with slight heat from seeded, minced jalapeño and fresh herbs like basil and chives, which give aromatic green flavors. Cubed or crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, salty contrast to the mix. The ingredients come together tossed lightly in a lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil vinaigrette. The dressing's balance of acidity and mild sweetness enhances the overall freshness.
The salad can be served chilled or at room temperature, ideal as a light lunch, side dish, or picnic food. Its colorful components and mix of textures make it versatile and visually appealing.
Ingredients
- 15 ounce chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber Persian or English, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup fresh or frozen defrosted corn (if using fresh, grilled is best)
- 1 peach diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon chives finely chopped
- 1/4 cup basil chopped, leaves
- 1/2 cup feta cheese cubed or crumbled
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, peach, corn, jalapeño, basil, chives and feta.
- In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, dijon, honey, olive oil salt and pepper. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and stir together until combined. Taste for seasoning and serve or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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