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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 lemon; 1 garlic clove; 1 tsp Aleppo pepper; 1 tsp sumac; to taste kosher salt; to taste black pepper; ¼ cups extra virgin olive oil; 2 chickpeas; 1 English cucumber; 2 cups grape tomatoes; 2 roasted red peppers; 1 red onion; 1 cup parsley; ½ cup mint; 1 avocado

⏱ 10 min

A fresh, satisfying Mediterranean salad loaded with chickpeas, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This vegan, gluten-free dish is packed with plant-based protein and comes together in 10 minutes or less.

High-proteinLow-cal

Adapted from a video by The Mediterranean Dish

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe | Vegan Chickpea Salad!

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Ingredients

Dijon mustard1 tsp
lemonjuiced1
garlic cloveminced1
Aleppo pepper1 tsp
sumac1 tsp
kosher saltto taste
black pepperto taste
extra virgin olive oil¼ cups
chickpeas15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed2

Steps

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1
In a bowl, combine Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
2
Stir in Aleppo pepper and sumac.
3
While whisking, gradually drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil to emulsify the dressing.
4
Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the bowl with the dressing.
5
Chop the English cucumber into small pieces. Core the red bell pepper and chop into small pieces.
6
Halve the grape tomatoes and add to the salad, allowing their juices to blend with the other ingredients.
7
Finely chop the red onion (or shallots) and add to the salad.
8
Chop or slice the roasted red peppers into small pieces and add to the salad.
9
Pit the avocado, peel, and roughly chop. Add to the salad just before serving if making ahead.
10
Roughly chop the parsley leaves, leaving some stem for extra flavor. Roll and finely chop the mint leaves. Add both to the salad.
11
Thoroughly mix all ingredients with the dressing, ensuring even distribution. Toss gently before serving.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

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