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Vegan Chickpea Salad

This Vegan Chickpea Salad is easy, healthy and filling! Packed with chickpeas, avocados, olives and lots of fresh vegetables it makes a wonderful lunch or side dish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano or mixed Italian herbs
  • 2 tsp sumac or pinch allspice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp red chilli flakes
Salad
  • 400 g (14oz) chickpeas, from 2 cans, drained and rinsed
  • 200 g (7oz) tomatoes, diced (I used a mix of heritage tomatoes)
  • 1 small red onion , finely diced
  • 1 cucumber , seeds removed, diced
  • 1 avocado , cubed
  • 4 tbsp sliced kalamata olives
  • 3 tbsp mini capers
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill , roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil , roughly chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar or directly in your salad bowl.
  2. Drain and rinse two cans of chickpeas and put in a large bowl. Chop the vegetables, slice the avocado and olives and to the bowl together with the capers and herbs.
  3. Give the ingredients a good toss and have a taste, adding salt as needed. You can serve the salad straight away or keep it in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

Notes

  • This salad is suitable for Slimming World plan without the avocado and olives which are high in Syns. Replace the olive oil with a virgin olive oil spray to limit the amount.

Nutrition Information

Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 882mg (37%) Potassium 672mg (19%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 723IU (14%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 882mg 37%
Potassium 672mg 14%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 723IU 14%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.