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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe
Description
If there is one salad that should be a staple in your refrigerator every week, it is definitely this one. Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are a good source of protein and fiber. This is an ideal dish to bring to any picnic or cook-out since the chickpeas make a great meat alternative for any vegetarian guests. Dressed with olive oil instead of mayonnaise this salad can hold up for a few hours without requiring refrigeration.
Ingredients
For the Chickpea Salad:
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
For the Dressing:
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Rinse and thoroughly drain the chickpeas. Add to a large skillet or cast iron pan along with the tablespoon of olive oil. Saute on medium high heat, stirring often, for about 5 minutes until the chickpeas are slightly crisped.
- Make the dressing by whisking together the minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, mustard, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a serving bowl.
- Add the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onions, diced orange and yellow bell peppers and parsley to the bowl and toss. Top with the crumbled feta cheese and serve at room temperature.
