Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 2 cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas); 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (about 1 bunch); 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 cup chopped celery, plus leaves (about 2 ribs); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 to 1 1/2 lemons); 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced; 1/2 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing chickpea salad. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs, this salad is tossed in a zesty lemon and garlic dressing. Perfect as a nutritious and delicious addition to any table.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

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Servings

4-6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Level

level 1

Ingredients

2 cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or 3 cups cooked chickpeas)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (about 1 bunch)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped celery, plus leaves (about 2 ribs)

Lemon Garlic Dressing

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 to 1 1/2 lemons)
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1/2 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, red bell pepper, parsley, red onion, and celery
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss well to combine
Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed
Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving