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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe

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A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Chickpea Salad featuring chickpeas, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing, perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or red pepper flakes)
  • 1 teaspoon sumac (or lemon zest)
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Salad

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large English cucumber, chopped
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 roasted red peppers, seeded and chopped (or a 16-ounce jar roasted peppers in oil)
  • 1 small red onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1 avocado, pitted and roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, Aleppo pepper, sumac, kosher salt, and black pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon each). While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the dressing is glossy and well emulsified.
  2. Mix the salad. To the bowl containing the dressing, add the drained chickpeas, chopped cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, roasted red peppers, finely chopped onion or shallots, chopped parsley, and chopped mint. Gently toss all ingredients together to combine evenly.
  3. Add avocado and serve. Gently fold in the roughly chopped avocado to avoid mashing it. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired. Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.

Notes

  • Use Aleppo pepper for authentic flavor, or substitute with red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Sumac adds a tangy lemony note but can be replaced with fresh lemon zest if unavailable.
  • The salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day without avocado; add avocado just before serving.
  • Roasted red peppers from a jar can be used as a convenient alternative to roasting your own.
  • This salad pairs well with grilled meats or as a standalone light meal.

Find it online: https://marthatasty.com/mediterranean-chickpea-salad-recipe/