Emerils Chickpea Salad

Bright, fresh, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, Emeril's Chickpea Salad is the perfect quick and healthy dish for any occasion. Featuring hearty chickpeas, crisp red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and cooling cucumbers, this vibrant salad is elevated with a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a hint of cumin. Fresh mint and parsley add herbaceous depth, while optional crumbled feta brings a creamy, tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for meal prep, this versatile salad can be served as a light lunch, a savory side dish, or a complete meal over mixed greens or with warm pita bread. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, it’s an easy, no-cook recipe you’ll want to revisit time and time again!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup mint leaves, chopped
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• 0 pita bread or mixed greens for serving (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, cherry tomato halves, chopped parsley, and chopped mint leaves.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring that everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

If using, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad and give it a light toss to incorporate.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 6

Serve immediately as-is, or pair the salad with pita bread or over a bed of mixed greens for a fuller meal.

Step 7

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving again as the dressing may settle.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1276.3 grams (1276.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1759

Total Fat 84.30g	108%
Saturated Fat 25.50g	127%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 3640mg	158%
Total Carbohydrate 195.40g	71%
Dietary Fiber 47.60g	170%
Total Sugars 42.40g
Protein 72.10g	144%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1265mg	97%
Iron 26mg	147%
Potassium 3321mg	71%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.5%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 42.7%