Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe
This easy Mediterranean chickpea salad is infused with flavor thanks to a heaping helping of fresh herbs and a garlicky lemon dressing.
Servings 4
Calories 474kcal
Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas , rinsed and drained (approx. 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 (about 2 ribs)
For the dressing
- 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
- 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
Recipe reprinted with permission from Love Real Food by Kathryne Taylor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2941IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 8mg