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Marinated-Chickpea-Salad-Recipe

Marinated Chickpea Salad

Recipe Author: Jamie

This Marinated Chickpea Salad combines the delightful flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and feta, making it a perfect healthy meal or quick dinner. With simple prep and vibrant ingredients, it’s an easy homemade dish everyone will love.

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  • Prep Time 10 minutes
  • Cook Time 10 minutes
  • Yield 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato oil (or olive oil)
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated (or finely minced)
  • kosher salt
  • fresh cracked black pepper
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sliced, pitted castelvetrano olives
  • 1/2 cup julienne-cut, oil-packed, sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pepperoncinis, drained
  • 3.5 ounce jar capers, drained
  • 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 4 ounces feta cheese (sliced, crumbled, diced, whatever)


Instructions

  1. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic, and a couple of pinches of kosher salt and black pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning with more salt as needed.
  2. In a bowl, combine chickpeas, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncinis, capers, and shallot.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. If desired, gently tuck in slices of feta cheese or add it just before serving.
  4. Refrigerate for at least an hour, or up to overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving. Pair with toasty sourdough bread.

Notes

Make ahead: This salad can be prepared a day in advance, enhancing the flavors.
Serving tip: Best served chilled, allowing the ingredients to marinate well.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.