Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing chickpea salad. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs, this salad is tossed in a zesty lemon and garlic dressing. Perfect as a nutritious and delicious addition to any table.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Category

Main Dish

Level

level 1

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing chickpea salad. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs, this salad is tossed in a zesty lemon and garlic dressing. Perfect as a nutritious and delicious addition to any table.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (about 1 bunch)
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery, plus leaves (about 2 ribs)

Lemon Garlic Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 to 1 1/2 lemons)
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, red bell pepper, parsley, red onion, and celery
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper
  3. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss well to combine
  4. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed
  5. Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving

8 comments

Excellent flavor!! Will definitely make this again!!

Andria Farrand

Looks great
Thanks

Will Haworth

Very yummy smelling, tasting delicious

Diana Howard

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