Chickpea Salad
This chickpea salad is loaded with feta, eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, and homemade dressing! It's the perfect summer side dish and feeds a crowd!
Servings: 6
Calories: 339kcal
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 small tomatoes diced
- 3 small cucumbers cut into half moons
- ½ red onion finely sliced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 1 avocado cut into cubes
- 3 hard-boiled eggs grated with a microplane or finely chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced, check notes
- 2 teaspoons honey or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop all of your veggies, avocado, and parsley, and add them to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper and give it a good whisk.
- Chop the hard-boiled eggs into bite-sized pieces or grate them using a microplane.
- Add the eggs to the salad along with the dressing and give everything a good mix. Season generously with salt and pepper, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use the freshest ingredients you can get your hands on for the most delicious salad!
- Not a fan of one of the ingredients I used? Simply omit them and add the veggies of your choice. You can easily adjust this recipe to your liking.
- To prevent excess moisture in the salad, I suggest a couple of steps. Firstly, slice the tomatoes and place them middle-side-down on paper towels, allowing them to absorb any excess juice. Additionally, you can lay the diced bell peppers on paper towels to remove any extra moisture. This will help you avoid a watery salad and ensure a crisp and fresh texture.
- If making the dressing ahead of time, make sure to give it a good whisk before pouring it over the salad as the dressing tends to split.
- Serve cold and season the salad generously with kosher salt and black pepper for the best results.
- Don't have a lemon on hand? Use two tablespoons of red wine vinegar instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 908IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 3mg