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    Home » Recipes » Salads » Chickpea Salad Recipe

    PUBLISHED: May 24, 2020 • By Toni Dash 16 Comments

    Chickpea Salad Recipe

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    Chickpea Salad in a blue and white bowl with lemon wedges (title image)

    Chickpea Salad is a light, fresh summer salad recipe full of colorful vegetables and delicious flavor! Packed with protein this salad recipe is great as a main dish or side dish for grilling recipes.

    Chickpea Salad in a blue and white bowl with lemon wedges (title image)

    This Chickpea Salad recipe is a favorite for summer meals.

    It has a Mediterranean salad vibe that’s wholesome and full of flavor.

    It’s cool and refreshing with ingredients like cucumber, avocado and tomatoes.

    Chilling it for an hour or two after making it allows the flavors to blend into a delicious salad. 

    It will take the edge of the hottest of days!

    What are Chickpeas?

    They are a ‘legume’ (the same family as beans and lentils). You’ll know them by they round shape and beige coloring.

    Though there are varieties that come in different colors too.

    Chickpeas are in many recipe the most well known is Hummus.

    They can be roasted and eaten as a snack too!

    chickpeas in a bowl with lemon wedges

    Difference between a Chickpea and Garbanzo Bean?

    Nothing! Well, the name. 

    Chickpeas and Garbanzo Beans are the same thing. They are just called by different names in different parts of the world.

    What’s In this Salad?

    Everything you see below!

    Chickpea Salad ingredients

    How to Make Chickpea Salad – Step-by-Step

    This recipe only has a few steps. It can be made in about 10 minutes.

    STEP 1: Combine the avocado and lemon juice in a large bowl. Toss to coat. NOTE: this adds flavor but also helps keep the avocado from turning brown.

    STEP 2: Add the remaining salad ingredients and mix together.

    Though the salad can be eaten immediately chilling it for 1-2 hours before serving allows the flavors to combine for best results.

    Chickpea Salad on a spoon

    Are Chickpeas Healthy?

    Loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber they are a great source of plant protein.

    Garbanzo Beans are a wonderful protein option especially for vegetarian and vegan recipes.

    Can I eat chickpeas straight from the can? Do I need to cook them?

    Canned Chickpeas are precooked and can be added directly to the salad recipe.

    There is no need to cook your chickpeas before adding them to the salad.

    Do I have to rinse canned chickpeas?

    Although you don’t technically have to rinse the chickpeas before adding them into the salad, I highly recommend it.

    When you open the can of chickpeas, you will find that the liquid they are in is thick. The chickpeas are slightly coated from sitting in the liquid.

    This doesn’t add a great texture to the salad. This film goes away once they’ve been rinsed.

    Rinsing also washes away almost half of the sodium content in a can of chickpeas.

    Dump the can straight into a colander and rinse the water over the top of it.

    Shake off the excess water and add it to your salad.

    Chickpea Salad in bowl overhead

    Can I add in other Ingredients to this Garbanzo Bean Salad recipe?

    There are many ways to change up this garbanzo salad! 

    Here are some ideas:

    • Add any type of bell pepper (green, red, yellow, orange or purple).
    • Black olives or kalamata olives make a great addition. Slice or halve them before adding to the salad. .
    • Add mini mozzarella balls or sprinkle on feta cheese.
    • Make it a complete meal by adding a lean protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.
    • To make this a bigger salad, include green leafy lettuce, kale, or arugula.

    How to Store Chickpea Salad

    This salad is best when eaten fresh. Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in an airtight container.

    Do not freeze this salad.

    Chickpea Salad overhead

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    chickpea salad in a bowl

    Chickpea Salad

    Chickpea Salad is a light, fresh, chilled salad bursting with colorful wholesome ingredients and great flavor! A perfect summer salad.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 13 1/2-cup servings aproximately (total yeild: 6 1/2 cups salad)
    Calories: 73kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 Avocado diced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh Lemon Juice about 1 lemon
    • 1 15-ounce can Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained
    • ¼ cup Red onion diced
    • 2 cups Grape Tomatoes halved
    • 2 cups Cucumbers diced (can be peeled or unpeeled as preferred)
    • ½ cup fresh Cilantro or Italian Parsley chopped
    • ¾ cup Yellow or Red Bell Pepper diced
    • ¼ cup Olive Oil
    • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Place diced avocado in a large bowl and squeeze lemon juice over the top of it. Gently stir together. NOTE: this adds flavor and helps keep it from turning brown (oxidizing).
    • Add in the rest of the ingredients and toss to combine.
    • Chill for 1-2 hours before serving or eat right away. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 539IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. katerina @ diethood.com says

      May 25, 2020 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      Now, this is my kind of salad!! I bet it tastes amazing!!

      Reply
    2. Traci says

      May 25, 2020 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious! I’m always up for a healthy chickpea salad! I’m loving the avocado in this one. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Pam says

      May 25, 2020 at 10:40 am

      5 stars
      Chickpeas are so versatile. I’m loving this addition to my collection of recipes I make with them.

      Reply
    4. Rachel says

      May 25, 2020 at 10:33 am

      5 stars
      I’m a huge fan of this salad! I have chickpeas almost daily and will definitely be adding this to the mix.

      Reply
    5. Jenn says

      May 25, 2020 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      I love the nutty crunch of chick peas and this salad is so fresh, so refreshing, and so delicious, it’s my new favorite!

      Reply
    6. Matt Taylor says

      May 25, 2020 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! I love chickpea salads. This one is super easy to make and so yummy!

      Reply
    7. Celebrate Woman Today says

      May 25, 2020 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      I like a simple yet so flavorful salad. Truly enjoy a homemade salad dressing.

      Reply
    8. wilhelmina says

      May 25, 2020 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      We love chickpeas and are always on the lookout for new ideas. This salad is so yummy, it has a great freshness and lots of flavor. Perfect for a light lunch or a side!

      Reply
    9. Lisa Favre says

      May 25, 2020 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely adore chick peas so this salad is definitely up my alley! Definitely a recipe that’s needed for hot summer days.

      Reply
    10. robin rue says

      May 25, 2020 at 6:49 am

      We make chickpea salads all the time. They are such a yummy and healthy meal idea.

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