Chickpea salad
Chickpea salad is a fresh, nutritious dish made with chickpeas, veggies, and a light dressing, perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal. It’s versatile, easy to prepare, and can be customized to fit various dietary needs and preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 cups mixed yellow and red grape tomatoes halved
- ½ English cucumber diced
- ½ cup Pickled Red Onions
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint plus whole mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
- Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, pickled onions, and olives, then toss to coat.
- Stir in the parsley, dill, and mint, and toss once more.
- Season to taste, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and serve.