Chickpeas Salad with Black Olives
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Chickpeas Salad with Black Olives is the perfect quick and healthy dish for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, briny black olives, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is a vibrant medley of textures and tastes. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic, and garnished with chopped parsley, it’s a refreshing option that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Enjoy it as a light main, a satisfying side, or a make-ahead meal that gets even better after chilling. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, this easy chickpea salad is a delicious and nutritious choice for lunch, dinner, or your next gathering. Keywords: chickpeas salad, black olives, Mediterranean salad, healthy recipes, quick salad recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Cooked chickpeas (or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 100 grams Black olives (pitted and sliced)
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, sliced black olives, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.
Add the chopped fresh parsley to the bowl for a burst of freshness.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.
Toss everything together gently until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately as a light main dish or as a side dish. Optionally, chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2561 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.4 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.1 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 351 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2194 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
