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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a healthy, protein-packed salad made with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, herbs, avocado, and a zesty lemon Dijon dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a refreshing side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

For the Dijon Dressing

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sumac or lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

For the Salad

  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large English cucumber chopped
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 roasted red peppers chopped
  • 1 small red onion or 2 shallots finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1 avocado diced

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, Aleppo pepper, sumac, salt, and black pepper.
  • Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing becomes smooth and emulsified.
  • Add the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, onion, parsley, and mint to the bowl.
  • Toss everything gently until evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Fold in the avocado carefully to avoid breaking it apart.
  • Taste the Mediterranean Chickpea Salad and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for even better flavor

Notes

  • Replace mint with fresh basil for a different herbal flavor.
  • Add olives for a more traditional Mediterranean twist.
  • Use cherry tomatoes instead of grape tomatoes if preferred.
  • Serve with warm pita bread, grilled vegetables, or hummus for a complete meal.