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Chickpea Salad

Creamy Chickpea Salad That Elevates Your Lunch Game

This Chickpea Salad is a quick, healthy option featuring crunchy cucumbers and a zesty Greek yogurt dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt substitute with dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise can be omitted or replaced with vegan mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice use vinegar as an alternative if lemon is unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard any mustard can be substituted
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt reduce if using table salt instead
  • 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper can be omitted for a milder flavor
Salad
  • 2 cans Chickpeas drained and rinsed; if using dried chickpeas, soak and cook 1 cup to yield the equivalent
  • 2 large English Cucumbers diced; substitute other varieties carefully
  • 1/3 cup Red Onion finely diced; increase or replace with green onions for a milder taste
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped; feel free to substitute with your favorite herbs
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped; feel free to substitute with your favorite herbs
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese optional; omit for vegan versions or substitute with plant-based cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Salad Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add chickpeas, cucumbers, and red onion. Toss in dill and parsley, mixing gently.
Combine
  1. Pour the yogurt dressing over the salad ingredients and fold gently until well coated.
Optional Addition
  1. If using, fold in crumbled feta cheese gently.
Chill
  1. Cover the salad with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Keep dressing separate until serving.

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