Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Roasted Sweet Pepper Dressing
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 393 kcal
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
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Combine chickpeas, artichoke hearts, sweet pepper, cucumbers, grape tomatoes and kalamata olives in mixing bowl.
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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.
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Pour dressing over chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
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Serve as is or on top of mixed salad greens.
Recipe Notes
Mix up this vibrant summer salad with ingredients from Vitacost!
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Roasted Sweet Pepper Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Sodium 709mg30%
Potassium 660mg19%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 14g56%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 1843IU37%
Vitamin C 51mg62%
Calcium 106mg11%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.