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Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad Delight: Creamy, Healthy, and Customizable

This Chickpea Salad is creamy, healthy, and fully customizable, perfect for busy weekdays and ideal as a main or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt use non-dairy yogurt for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise substitute with more Greek yogurt for lighter version
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice juice from half a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard yellow mustard can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cans chickpeas drained; dried chickpeas can be used after soaking
  • 2 large English cucumbers or regular cucumbers if peeled
  • 1/3 cup finely diced red onion adjust to taste or replace with green onions
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or substitute with parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley for freshness and garnish
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese optional; omit for vegan or substitute with nutritional yeast

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Salad Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add drained chickpeas, diced cucumbers, red onion, dill, and parsley. Toss gently until combined.
  2. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and fold gently with a spatula.
  3. If desired, crumble feta cheese over the salad and fold it in carefully.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  5. Serve the salad cold as a main dish or side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Store the salad in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.

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