Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This salad is filling, yet light and has a zesty freshness that will satisfy your lunch or dinner cravings.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Dressing
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon juiced
- ½ tsp Sumac
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
Salad
- 1 can Chickpeas 15 oz.
- 2 cups Red cabbage
- ½ cup Olives chopped
- ½ cup Fresh dill chopped
- 1 Red or yellow bell pepper diced
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt and pepper.
- Drain the chickpeas and add them to the bowl followed by the cabbage, olives, dill and chopped peppers. Toss everything so they're coated with the dressing.
- Let it sit in the fridge for 1 hour if desired and serve.
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Notes
- Customizable Ingredients: Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Additions like diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, or thinly sliced red onion can elevate the flavor and texture of the salad.
- This salad can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Simply keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent the salad from becoming soggy. Assemble the salad just before serving for optimal freshness and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1023IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg