Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 Persian cucumbers, diced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers; 4 Medjool dates, pitted and diced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup roasted chickpeas; Fresh basil or mint leaves

This easy Mediterranean chickpea salad is packed with cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, goat cheese, and sweet dates. Perfect for healthy lunches and meal prep.

🌍Mediterranean 🥗Vegetarian 🥗Gluten-Free 🏷️Chickpeas 🏷️Salad 🏷️Lunch

Total

20 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$29–$48

Recipe Source

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From Love And Lemons

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cumin seeds
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 Persian cucumbers, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
4 Medjool dates, pitted and diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup roasted chickpeas
Fresh basil or mint leaves

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Instructions

1
Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add the cumin seeds. Toast for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant. Transfer to a mortar and pestle and lightly crush.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the crushed cumin, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
3
Add the chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, dates, and parsley. Toss to combine.
4
Top with the crumbled goat cheese, roasted chickpeas, and fresh basil or mint leaves.
5
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.