This vibrant chickpea salad is not just a feast for the eyes, but a celebration of flavors and textures. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, it’s the perfect dish for any occasion—whether you’re looking for a light lunch or a side dish at dinner. Indulge in the goodness!
Chickpea Salad recipe
Description
This vibrant chickpea salad is not just a feast for the eyes, but a celebration of flavors and textures. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, it's the perfect dish for any occasion—whether you're looking for a light lunch or a side dish at dinner. Indulge in the goodness!
Ingredients for Chickpea Salad
Main Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation Steps
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Cooking the Ingredients
In a skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until golden brown. Add the shredded codfish (or chicken) to the skillet and cook lightly until heated through. Once cooked, stir in the shredded red cabbage and diced red bell pepper, mixing gently to combine.
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Combining the Salad
Next, toss in the drained chickpeas and toasted sunflower seeds, adding a splash of vinegar and freshly squeezed lemon juice for a refreshing acidity. Serve the mixture over a bed of fresh lettuce or mixed greens.
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Serving
Garnish with olives and halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with additional olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1927kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 117.1g181%
- Saturated Fat 21.9g110%
- Trans Fat 0.3g
- Cholesterol 335mg112%
- Sodium 1354.3mg57%
- Potassium 3053.9mg88%
- Total Carbohydrate 94.0g32%
- Dietary Fiber 26.5g106%
- Sugars 25.0g
- Protein 131.7g264%
- Vitamin A 339.20 IU
- Vitamin C 169.15 mg
- Calcium 340.64 mg
- Iron 13.74 mg
- Vitamin D 3.12 IU
- Vitamin E 24.64 IU
- Vitamin K 59.24 mcg
- Thiamin 1.16 mg
- Riboflavin 0.83 mg
- Niacin 30.25 mg
- Vitamin B6 2.98 mg
- Folate 298.46 mcg
- Vitamin B12 3.46 mcg
- Phosphorus 1519.45 mg
- Magnesium 366.32 mg
- Zinc 8.97 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite vegetables or proteins!
User Reviews
I added some feta cheese and it was amazing!
The flavor combinations were excellent, will definitely make it again!
Great recipe! I loved the crunch from the sunflower seeds.
This salad is fantastic! So easy to make and very tasty.