Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
Chickpeas
15 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground chili
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
pinch salt
pinch pepper
Salad
4.7 oz couscous pearled; roasted garlic and olive oil flavored, 1 package
1 1/2 cups cucumber chopped
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper jarred; chopped
pita bread optional; toasted
lemon juice optional
feta optional
Salad Dressing
4 tbsp olive oil
1-2 large lemons 1/2 tsp zest; 2 tbsp juice
1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp oregano dried
15 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground chili
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
pinch salt
pinch pepper
Salad
4.7 oz couscous pearled; roasted garlic and olive oil flavored, 1 package
1 1/2 cups cucumber chopped
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper jarred; chopped
pita bread optional; toasted
lemon juice optional
feta optional
Salad Dressing
4 tbsp olive oil
1-2 large lemons 1/2 tsp zest; 2 tbsp juice
1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp oregano dried
Cooking Instructions
Preheat oven to 400*F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place chickpeas in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper and salt. Toss well, making sure chickpeas are evenly coated.
Spread chickpeas in an even layer over a baking heet and bake for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway until they are crisp.
Let chickpeas cool after cooking.
Prepare couscous mix according to package instructions.
After chopping vegetables, toss all of the vegetables together. (Leave out olives if you are meal prepping and add in once ready to eat).
Prepare the dressing by whisking all of the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
To enjoy immediatley, mix chickpeas, salad, and dressing together!
If meal prepping, keep dressing on the side with the olives until ready to enjoy!
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 228 Per Serving
Meal Type
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 4mg
Applied Diet Types
- Clean Eating
Ingredients
Chickpeas
15 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground chili
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
pinch salt
pinch pepper
Salad
4.7 oz couscous pearled; roasted garlic and olive oil flavored, 1 package
1 1/2 cups cucumber chopped
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper jarred; chopped
pita bread optional; toasted
lemon juice optional
feta optional
Salad Dressing
4 tbsp olive oil
1-2 large lemons 1/2 tsp zest; 2 tbsp juice
1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp oregano dried
15 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground chili
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
pinch salt
pinch pepper
Salad
4.7 oz couscous pearled; roasted garlic and olive oil flavored, 1 package
1 1/2 cups cucumber chopped
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper jarred; chopped
pita bread optional; toasted
lemon juice optional
feta optional
Salad Dressing
4 tbsp olive oil
1-2 large lemons 1/2 tsp zest; 2 tbsp juice
1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp oregano dried
Cooking Instructions
Preheat oven to 400*F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place chickpeas in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper and salt. Toss well, making sure chickpeas are evenly coated.
Spread chickpeas in an even layer over a baking heet and bake for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway until they are crisp.
Let chickpeas cool after cooking.
Prepare couscous mix according to package instructions.
After chopping vegetables, toss all of the vegetables together. (Leave out olives if you are meal prepping and add in once ready to eat).
Prepare the dressing by whisking all of the dressing ingredients together until well combined.
To enjoy immediatley, mix chickpeas, salad, and dressing together!
If meal prepping, keep dressing on the side with the olives until ready to enjoy!