Blog / Recipes

Chickpea Salad

A bowl with chickpeas, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and parsley

 

A bowl with chickpeas, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and parsley

Chickpea Salad

This salad takes less than 10 minutes to make and is packed with protein. For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese and substitute with one diced avocado.
Course Salad
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 1 can (540 ml or 19 oz) chickpeas
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, cubed For a vegan version, omit feta cheese and add 1 diced avocado
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Dressing

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Drain the chickpeas. You may save this liquid (aquafaba) as a substitute for egg whites in a baking recipe. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
  • In a large bowl, add the salad ingredients and toss.
  • In a small bowl or jar, mix the salad dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss gently.
Keyword Chickpea salad, chickpeas, Salad

Love to learn? Love to eat?

Sign up for my free nutrition news, tips, trends, recipes and fascinating food facts!