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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe

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A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Chickpea Salad featuring a tangy lemon-Dijon dressing, fresh vegetables, herbs, and creamy avocado. This salad is quick to prepare, nutritious, and perfect as a light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or red pepper flakes)
  • 1 teaspoon sumac (or lemon zest)
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil

Salad

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large English cucumber, chopped
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 roasted red peppers, seeded and chopped (or a 16-ounce jar roasted peppers in oil)
  • 1 small red onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1 avocado, pitted and roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, Aleppo pepper, sumac, kosher salt, and black pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon each). While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is glossy and emulsified.
  2. Combine salad ingredients. Add the drained chickpeas, chopped cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, chopped roasted red peppers, finely chopped onion or shallots, chopped parsley, and mint to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything gently to combine evenly.
  3. Add avocado and finish tossing. Gently fold in the roughly chopped avocado, taking care not to mash it. Toss very gently again to distribute it without breaking it up.
  4. Serve and adjust seasoning. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as preferred. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.

Notes

  • This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; avocado may discolor slightly over time.
  • You can substitute Aleppo pepper with mild red pepper flakes if unavailable.
  • Sumac adds a distinctive lemony flavor, but lemon zest can be used as a substitute.
  • Add feta cheese or olives for a more traditional Mediterranean twist if desired.
  • For additional protein, add grilled chicken or feta cheese, keeping the dish vegetarian if only using feta.

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