Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Roasted Sweet Pepper Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cans (30 oz.) chickpeas (drained, rinsed); 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts (drained, chopped); 1 small sweet red pepper (medium dice); 2 cups mini cucumber (peeled, small dice); 1 cup grape tomato (cut in 1/2); 1/3 cup Kalamata olives (pitted, coarsely chopped); 2 roasted sweet red peppers (drained); 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar; 5 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/2 tsp. sea salt; Fresh ground pepper (to taste); Handful fresh parsley (basil and oregano leaves, or herbs of choice)

Craving a taste of summer? Dive into this vibrant Mediterranean chickpea salad! Perfect for warm weather, this one-dish wonder is as easy to make as it is delicious. Packed with seasonal produce, pantry staples like chickpeas and artichoke hearts, and bursting with flavor from a light and herbaceous dressing, this salad is a revelation. Bonus: it’s vegan, no-cook, and ideal for picnics, quick meals or casual entertaining!

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Roasted Sweet Pepper Dressing

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 393 kcal

Author Cathy Vogt

Ingredients

Salad

2 cans (30 oz.) chickpeas drained, rinsed
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts drained, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper medium dice
2 cups mini cucumber peeled, small dice
1 cup grape tomato cut in 1/2
1/3 cup Kalamata olives pitted, coarsely chopped

Roasted sweet pepper dressing

2 roasted sweet red peppers drained
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
5 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. sea salt
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Handful fresh parsley basil and oregano leaves, or herbs of choice

Instructions

Combine chickpeas, artichoke hearts, sweet pepper, cucumbers, grape tomatoes and kalamata olives in mixing bowl.
In blender or blender jar, blend together roasted sweet peppers, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper and fresh herbs until thoroughly combined and smooth.
Pour dressing over chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
Serve as is or on top of mixed salad greens.