Whole30 Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavors, this Whole30 Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a quick and healthy meal that's as satisfying as it is vibrant. Featuring protein-rich chickpeas, crisp vegetables like cucumber, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes, and briny kalamata olives, this salad is tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing for a Mediterranean-inspired burst of flavor. Fresh parsley and basil lend a herbaceous touch, making each bite refreshing and wholesome. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free, vegan, and Whole30-compliant recipe is perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light lunch. Whether served immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld, this nutrient-packed salad is sure to become a favorite in your healthy eating routine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and sliced kalamata olives.
Add the chopped fresh parsley and basil leaves to the bowl and gently toss the ingredients together.
In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or plate, serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld together more.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.4 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3854 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.6 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.6 g | 181% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.2 g | ||
| Protein | 49.9 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 600 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 3250 mg | 69% | |
*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.
