Chickpea Salad

I’m sure you have a can or two of chickpeas or garbanzo beans in the pantry. If you’ve been wondering what to do with these nutritious, protein-packed and hearty legumes, look no further. My Chickpea Salad recipe will put them to good use!

This Chickpea Salad has a Mediterranean flair and is vibrant, fresh and delicious. It’s full of chickpeas, onion, red and yellow peppers, celery and parsley and topped off with a refreshing and herbaceous Lemon Thyme dressing. The ingredients combine harmoniously to create the most satisfying bite.

My Chickpea Salad is so simple to make and comes together in 15 minutes. It serves as a fantastic side dish but works equally well as a main, given the hearty nature of chickpeas and the abundance of vegetables therein. This salad can be made a day in advance and only gets better as the ingredients meld and marinate, making it the perfect meal prep idea. Enjoy it year-round for brunch, lunch, dinner or as a snack. It’s great for any occasion! So, let me show you how it's done! Grab a spoon and come and cook with me!

For more fun and exciting salad ideas, try my Roasted Beet Salad with Arugula, Goat Cheese and Mustard Vinaigrette, Mediterranean Tuna Salad, Lentil Salad and Creamy Potato Salad recipes!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 6 - 8

Ingredients:

Chickpea Salad

• 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped

• 1 red pepper, finely chopped

• 1 yellow pepper, finely chopped

• 3 celery stalks, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced

• 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

Lemon Thyme Dressing

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (approx. 1 medium lemon)

• 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar

• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped

• 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced

• 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1/2 tsp coarse salt

• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions:

1. To a large mixing or salad bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, thyme, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper and whisk until fully incorporated.

2. Toss in the chickpeas, onion, red and yellow peppers, celery and parsley. Using a large spoon or spatula, mix until all the ingredients are well coated in the Lemon Thyme dressing. Serve and enjoy!