Craving a taste of summer? Dive into this vibrant Mediterranean chickpea salad! Perfect for warm weather, this one-dish wonder is as easy to make as it is delicious. Packed with seasonal produce, pantry staples like chickpeas and artichoke hearts, and bursting with flavor from a light and herbaceous dressing, this salad is a revelation. Bonus: it’s vegan, no-cook, and ideal for picnics, quick meals or casual entertaining!
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Roasted Sweet Pepper Dressing
Salad
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2
cans (30 oz.)
chickpeas
drained, rinsed -
1
can (14 oz.)
artichoke hearts
drained, chopped -
1
small sweet red pepper
medium dice -
2
cups
mini cucumber
peeled, small dice -
1
cup
grape tomato
cut in 1/2 -
1/3
cup
Kalamata olives
pitted, coarsely chopped
Roasted sweet pepper dressing
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Combine chickpeas, artichoke hearts, sweet pepper, cucumbers, grape tomatoes and kalamata olives in mixing bowl.
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In blender or blender jar, blend together roasted sweet peppers, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper and fresh herbs until thoroughly combined and smooth.
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Pour dressing over chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
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Serve as is or on top of mixed salad greens.
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Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Roasted Sweet Pepper Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Sodium 709mg30%
Potassium 660mg19%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 14g56%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 1843IU37%
Vitamin C 51mg62%
Calcium 106mg11%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.