The Vegan Greek Chickpea Salad is tasty. It has 220 calories per serving. We will prepare this recipe in just 15 minutes. It contains chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, fresh parsley, olive oil, salt, lemon juice, dried oregano, and black pepper. Serve this Vegan Greek Chickpea Salad with warm pita bread, flatbread, steamed rice, quinoa bowl, bulgur wheat, lentil soup, tomato soup, chickpea soup, veggie sandwich, hummus wrap, grilled tofu, baked falafel, or roasted eggplant. Store this salad for three days in your refrigerator. Preparing your salad is not hard, as the instructions are easy.
STATS:
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Serving size: 1 bowl
- Cuisine: Greek
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Course: Salad
- Cook time: Nil
- Diet: Vegan
- Calories: 220 kcal
EQUIPMENT:
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- One cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- Half cup chopped bell pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Two tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup parsley
- Half tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKPEAS:
- This is the basic component in your salad. They provide protein in your recipe and make your salad filling. Also, they give a soft texture to your salad. You may use white beans as per your choice.
CUCUMBER:
- It gives crunch & freshness to your meal. Also, it makes your salad light and juicy. We may utilize zucchini as an alternative.
CHERRY TOMATOES:
- Cherry tomatoes give sweetness and little acidity in your salad. Also, they provide color to your meal. You may use chopped regular tomatoes as per your preference.
RED ONION:
- Red onion provides a sharp & strong taste to your salad. Also, it maintains the sweetness of your vegetables. You may utilize green onions, or soak red onion as another idea.
BELL PEPPER:
- Bell pepper improves the color of your salad and gives a little sweetness. You may use any color bell pepper as per your preference.
PARSLEY:
- It adds fresh & herbal taste to your salad. We may use cilantro or mint to get other flavors in your salad.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil provides richness and smooth texture to your dressing. We may replace it with avocado oil as well.
LEMON JUICE:
- We use lemon juice to give tanginess & freshness to your salad. You may use apple cider vinegar as another option.
OREGANO:
- Oregano adds classic Greek taste to your salad. You may utilize Italian seasoning or thyme as an alternative.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First we will include cooked chickpeas in the large bowl.
- Then you will add chopped cucumber, onion, fresh parsley, bell pepper, and tomatoes to it.
- You will mix salt, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, and oregano in your small bowl.
- Now pour your dressing mixture on your salad and gently mix everything.
- Also, you may adjust the seasoning according to your preference and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MAIN:
- Grilled tofu
- Roasted eggplant
- Stuffed bell peppers
BREADS & WRAPS:
- Warm pita bread
- Flatbread
- Whole wheat wraps
- Hummus wrap
- Falafel wrap
SOUP:
- Lentil soup
- Vegetable soup
- Tomato soup
- Chickpea soup
TIPS:
- You may use fresh lemon juice to get the best taste in your salad.
- Also, you will cut your vegetables evenly to get the best texture in your recipe.
- We may add olives to get more Greek-style taste in your salad.
- You should not mix your salad too much so the vegetables stay fresh.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep your salad in a box for three days.
FREEZER:
- Freezing your recipe is not really recommended.
FAQs:
Can I use canned chickpeas in my recipe?
- Yes, you may use canned chickpeas as per your preference. Just rinse and drain your canned chickpeas before using.
Is my salad good for weight loss?
- Yes, it has low calories, which is good for weight loss.
How can I add extra taste to my salad?
- You may use olives, garlic, or chili flakes to get extra flavors in your recipe.
Can I make my salad early?
- Yes, you may prepare your salad a few hours ahead of time.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Iron: 2.5 grams
Sodium: 300 g
Net carbs: 22 grams
Calcium: 60 g
Protein: 8 grams
Calories: 220 kcal
Total carbs: 28 g
Vitamin A: 900 IU
Fiber: 6 grams
Potassium: 350 g
