Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

5 from 1 vote

This Mediterranean chickpea salad recipe is my go to summer salad packed with fresh veggies like tomato, bell peppers, cucumbers, and herbs. This chickpea salad recipe is so flavorful and satisfying and is ready within 30 minutes. Great for meal prep. Here’s how to make it at home with step by step pictures and a quick video tutorial.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings: servings

Calories: 270kcal

Author: Preeti Nayak

Equipment

1 large mixing bowl
1 a glass jar with a tight fitting lid or a small mixing bowl and a whisk to make the dressing

Ingredients

For the dressing

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder recipe in notes
1 teaspoon minced garlic

For the salad

3 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 (15-ounce canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed)
2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 green bell pepper diced
1 red bell pepper diced
1 small red onion finely chopped
1 English cucumber diced (or 2 regular cucumbers, peeled, deseeded and diced)
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint or basil

Instructions

Combine the dressing ingredients ina tightly sealed container. Shake the container vigorously until the dressingis well emulsified. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust seasonings with additional salt and pepper, as desired.
Cover and keep it in the refrigerator for an hour. Serve it chilled.

Video

Notes

How to make roasted cumin seeds powder - Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Add cumin seeds to the pan and roast it until aromatic. Remove it to a mortal and pestle. Let it cool down to room temperature and crush it.
Chop the vegetables to the same size. Having uniform-sized pieces allows for an even distribution of flavor and texture throughout this chickpea salad.
For the best flavor, chill the chickpea salad in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. This allows the ingredients to cool and absorb the dressing for a more flavorful bite.

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