Easy Vegan Chickpea Salad
This vegan chickpea salad features creamy chickpeas, Mediterranean vegetables, olives, and dried cranberries tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. Try it for a quick, easy, and versatile meal!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board
- Chef knife
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Salad
- 3 cups (2 15-ounce cans) cooked chickpeas
- ½ medium English cucumber, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ small red onion, diced
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Vegan feta cheese optional
Instructions
- In a mason jar or bowl, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk to combine.
- If your chickpeas are canned, drain and rinse them thoroughly. In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives, cranberries, red onion, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
- Pour half of the dressing over top, and give the salad a stir. Pour the remaining dressing on and stir again. Serve immediately as-is or topped with crumbled vegan feta cheese. Happy eating!
Notes
Quality olive oil: Choose a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the dressing. Low-quality olive oil has an off-putting, often rancid taste that can ruin the salad.
Chop the veggies well: Chop your vegetables into small, evenly-sized pieces for easy eating and well-combined salad flavors.
Let the dressing meld: After preparing your dressing, let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before adding it to the salad.
Chill before serving: Refrigerate your salad for at least an hour before serving. This enhances the flavors and gives it a more refreshing taste.
Dry your vegetables well after washing them to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
Use a minced garlic clove for a more potent flavor. Or, try incorporating dried herbs like oregano and thyme for a different flavor profile.
Soaking the chickpeas in cold water for a few minutes after rinsing can help remove any remaining can taste.
Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.9g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 193.1mg | Potassium: 645.8mg | Fiber: 11.7g | Sugar: 5.6g | Vitamin A: 1127IU | Vitamin C: 36.8mg | Calcium: 83.9mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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