Easy Chickpea Salad

Spicy chickpea salad in a wooden bowl over a white background.

5 from 1 vote

This easy chickpea salad recipe is simple, flavorful, and great to customize with your favorite pantry staples or add-ins. It's perfect to keep in your back pocket for when you need a delicious and healthy meal ready in minutes.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: easy chickpea salad

Servings:

Calories: 235kcal

Author: Katia

Ingredients

2 cans (15oz/420gr each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup (200 grams) roasted peppers, chopped
½ cup (100 grams) Kalamata or green olives, pitted
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
¼ - ½ teaspoon chili flakes, or according to taste (optional)

Homemade vinaigrette

2 ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
2 teaspoon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic cloves, grated
½ - ¾ teaspoon fine salt, or to taste
⅙ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Combine chickpeas, peppers, sliced olives, and parsley in a large bowl.
Whisk the dressing ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Or add them to a glass jar, close the lid, and give a good shake.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Taste, and adjust the seasoning if you like. Add a good pinch of chilli flakes to your taste, but feel free to skip it if spice is not your thing.
Serve it at room temperature, or leave it to marinate for about 20-30 minutes for a more intense flavor. Enjoy with crispy bread.

Notes

Nutrition facts: values are for one serving and based on an online nutrition calculator. It’s an estimate only and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. Please see my disclosure policies.

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