How to Make Chickpea Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chickpea salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a light and satisfying lunch. This recipe is not only easy to make but also packed with protein, fiber, and a variety of flavors and textures. Whether you follow a plant-based diet or simply love to incorporate more legumes into your meals, this chickpea salad recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are the star ingredient in this...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (19 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint small cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup crumbled goat-milk feta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons finely shredded basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Toss chickpeas, tomatoes, feta cheese, and basil together in a large mixing bowl.
  • To make the dressing: Put honey in a small glass bowl; heat in microwave for 30 seconds to make it easier to blend. Stir in garlic, red wine vinegar, cider vinegar, olive oil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  • Pour dressing over chickpea salad and toss to coat. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 780mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 131mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 462mg