Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1 cup English cucumber (cut into quarters); 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1/2 cup orange bell pepper (diced); 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced); 1/2 cup kalamata olives (pitted); 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 1/4 cup Italian parsley (chopped); 2 sprigs fresh dill (chopped); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 lemon (juiced); 1 garlic clove (minced); 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed); salt and pepper to taste

This easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad has the crunch of fresh vegetables mixed with chickpeas, olives, fresh herbs and a light dressing.

Prep15 min
Total15 min
Makes6 servings
Calories104

Ingredients

6 servings

1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 cup English cucumber (cut into quarters)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup orange bell pepper (diced)
1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
1/2 cup kalamata olives (pitted)
1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup Italian parsley (chopped)
2 sprigs fresh dill (chopped)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 lemon (juiced)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (crushed)
salt and pepper to taste

Method

1
In a large mixing bowl combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, red onion, parsley and dill.
2
In a salad dressing container or small mixing bowl whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and dijon mustard. Tatse and add salt and pepper to taste.
3
Pour dressing over the salad and mix to coat the salad.
4
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together if you can. This also gives the chickpeas time to absorb the dressing.

Notes

Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days. When you go to eat it again you might want to add a bit more olive oil and lemon juice and toss again. Other ingredients that are nice in this salad are feta cheese, additional veggies, artichokes, roasted red peppers or artichokes.