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Creamy Chickpea Salad

Creamy Chickpea Salad: Your New Go-To for Fresh Flavors

This Creamy Chickpea Salad combines fresh flavors and healthy ingredients for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt can swap for non-dairy yogurt for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise opt for vegan mayo if desired
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice juice of half a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
  • 1 can chickpeas drained, about 15.5 oz
  • 1 count English cucumber diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese optional, crumbled

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Small mixing bowl

Method
 

Making the Salad
  1. Prepare the Yogurt Dressing by combining plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Mix the Salad Base by adding chickpeas, diced cucumber, red onion, dill, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss gently with a wooden spoon.
  3. Combine Dressing and Salad by pouring the dressing over the salad mixture. Fold gently to coat everything evenly.
  4. Add Feta (if using) by gently folding in crumbled feta cheese to the salad.
  5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. For a creamier texture, consider mashing half of the chickpeas before mixing them with the rest of the ingredients.

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