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Chickpea Salad for a Fresh Picnic Option

Chickpea Salad for a Fresh Picnic Option

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Chickpea salad with fresh vegetables and lemon, ideal for lunch or outdoor gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 231
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups mixed yellow and red grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ English cucumber diced
  • ½ cup Pickled Red Onions
  • ½ cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint plus whole mint leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
  2. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, pickled onions, and olives, and toss to coat. Add the parsley, dill, and mint, and toss again.
  3. Season to taste, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1213mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

Notes

Whisk olive oil and lemon juice vigorously for a creamy dressing.

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