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Chickpea Chopped Salad

This Greek inspired Chickpea Chopped Salad is the perfect make-ahead lunch that's packed with protein, veggies and a bright lemony dressing!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 people
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

For the Chickpeas

  • cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

For the Salad

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 whole Persian cucumbers sliced
  • cup roasted red peppers roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint finely chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh basil torn
  • 4-6 ounces feta cheese crumbled from a block of feta

Instructions

For the Roasted Chickpeas

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F. Place chickpeas onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, salt and spices. Transfer the baking sheet into the oven and roast for 20 minutes until crispy. Remove and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to keep them crispy.

For the Chopped Salad

  • In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted red pepper, and herbs to the bowl and toss to combine. Taste and season as needed. Add the feta cheese, and toss in the roasted chickpeas. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve.

Notes

This is best served just after tossing, so that the chickpeas remain crispy. It will last a few days in the fridge, though the texture will change.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 824mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1121IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 3mg