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a close up of vegan chickpea salad in a serving bowl next to a wooden serving spoon and fork, a jar of dijon dressing, and a cloth napkin.
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

In this herb-packed chickpea salad, avocado add a nice creaminess with no dairy needed. Packed with protein, it's a hearty and healthy no-cook lunch that’s ready in 10 minutes! Spicy Aleppo pepper and tart sumac give it a distinctly Mediterranean flair, but you can substitute with red pepper flakes and lemon zest if you'd like.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Lunch, Sides/Salad
Cuisine: American/Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

For the Dijon Dressing

For the Salad

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large English cucumber, chopped
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 roasted red peppers, seeded and chopped (or a 16-ounce jar roasted peppers in oil)
  • 1 small red onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1 avocado, pitted and roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Make the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon, lemon juice, garlic, Aleppo pepper, sumac, and salt and pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon each). Whisk, and while whisking, drizzle in enough olive oil to make it nicely glossy and well-balanced. Continue to whisk until emulsified.
  • Mix. To the bowl with the dressing, add the chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, onion, parsley, and mint. Toss gently. Add the avocado and toss very gently once more.
  • Enjoy! Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking and serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Leftovers: Avocado doesn’t age gracefully to say the least! So if you’d like to enjoy leftovers, portion out just what you need and add half the avocado on top. Leave the pit on the second half, which will prevent it from browning. Wrap the leftover avocado tightly and store separately in your refrigerator. Both the salad and avocado will keep for another day or so. 
  • Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils, honey, jams, and spices.

Nutrition

Calories: 173.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.1g | Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 14.4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9.9g | Sodium: 198.4mg | Potassium: 510.4mg | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 3.7g | Vitamin A: 1684.8IU | Vitamin C: 42.8mg | Calcium: 56.6mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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