Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

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Summer is one of the best times to get together with friends and family. Chances are, your summer calendar is stacked with backyard cookouts, potlucks, gatherings. Whether you’re hosting a party, or going on a potluck or picnic, you can never go wrong with a delicious salad when it’s hot outside.

With a rainbow of fresh, colorful veggies, protein-packed chickpeas, and a bright zesty dressing, this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is the real crowd-pleaser. It is low-key, big on flavors, and can be whipped up in a pinch.
While this salad certainly shines in warmer weather ( especially with garden-grown tomatoes) there’s never a bad time to indulge in such a healthy, colorful and satisfying salad!


SALAD INGREDIENTS
  • Chickpeas: The star of this recipe is Chickpeas. Chickpeas are a plant-based source of protein, high in fiber and help you keep satisfied for longer. You can use drained and well-rinsed canned chickpeas or dried ones that you can cook yourself.
  • Cherry Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes add color and sweetness to this salad. You can substitute them with Roma Tomatoes.
  • Persian or English Cucumbers: I like to use these because the texture is crunchier and you don’t have to peel them.
  • Red Bell Pepper: The bell pepper adds a sweet crunch to every bite of the salad. Plus, it is packed with vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
  • Red Onions: Adds sharp flavor to the salad.
  • Fresh parsley: Adds an irresistible freshness.
  • Olive Oil: A great choice for dressing as it is rich in healthy fats.
  • Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives a sweet and savory zest to the salad.
  • Cumin and Salt: Seasoning to taste.
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This salad is filling and hearty on its own but you can also pair it as a side dish with meals like Greek Chicken Souvlaki , Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs with Turmeric Rice. Not to mention, it goes great with whatever kind of protein you’ve got on the grill.

MAKE AHEAD AND STORAGE TIPS

This salad can easily be made a day or two in advance, which makes it perfect for meal prep.
The leftover salad will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

If you made this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, I would love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a comment below.



Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Author: Happily Cooking
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Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 279kcal




Ingredients:
    For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas or canned chickpeas, drained
  • 2 red onions, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 Persian cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, freshly chopped

    • For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions:
  1. Add the chickpeas, red onions, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper and the chopped parsley in a large bowl.
  2. In a small jar with a lid, add the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin and salt and whisk together.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything together. If possible, allow the salad to sit for 30 minutes and let the flavors to meld together.
  4. Serve and enjoy!

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