Paleo Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Packed with fresh, vibrant flavors, this Paleo Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a refreshing twist on a classic favorite, cleverly swapping traditional chickpeas with fresh vegetables and creamy avocado to keep it grain- and legume-free. With crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, savory kalamata olives, and fragrant herbs like parsley and basil, every bite is a burst of Mediterranean sunshine. A zesty homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic ties all the ingredients together in perfect harmony. Not only is this salad paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it also comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal addition to your healthy meal prep routine. Serve it as a light main dish, a flavorful side salad, or an irresistible appetizer—it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh basil
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium avocado
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables: Peel the cucumber if desired, and dice it into bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Deseed the red bell pepper and cut it into small cubes.
Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.
Slice the kalamata olives in half.
Chop the fresh parsley and basil leaves and set them aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, olives, parsley, and basil.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Dice the avocado and gently fold it into the salad.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Paleo Mediterranean Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.5 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2648 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2146 mg | 46% | |
*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.
