Insalata Di Ceci Corsican Chickpea Salad
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, Insalata Di Ceci Corsican Chickpea Salad is a delightfully fresh and hearty dish that's perfect as a side or light main course. Featuring protein-packed chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, and briny black olives, this salad is elevated with a zesty dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and aromatic oregano. Finished with fresh parsley and basil, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for quick and healthy meals. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing taste of Corsican-inspired cuisine. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a breezy Mediterranean-style dinner at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 100 grams black olives, pitted and halved
- 15 grams fresh parsley, chopped
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely sliced red onion, and black olives to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley and torn basil leaves over the vegetables.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Gently toss everything together using a large spoon or tongs until the vegetables and chickpeas are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.4 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3802 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.5 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.9 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.8 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2276 mg | 48% | |
*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.
