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Italian Chickpea Salad

Zesty Italian Chickpea Salad for Effortless Healthy Eating

This Italian Chickpea Salad is a quick, vibrant dish featuring creamy provolone, savory soppressata, and briny olives, perfect for healthy eating and gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 8 oz Provolone Cheese cubed
  • 4 oz Salami diced
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives sliced
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup Pepperoncini sliced
  • 1/2 large Red Onion finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality
  • 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano or fresh
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas with cubes of provolone cheese, diced salami, sliced black olives, chopped roasted red bell peppers, pepperoncini, and finely chopped red onion.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Add kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  3. Pour the freshly prepared dressing over the combined salad ingredients. Use a large spatula to mix everything thoroughly.
  4. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or oregano to enhance the flavors.
  5. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
  6. After chilling, give the salad a quick stir and transfer it to a serving dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse and drain chickpeas well, and allow the salad to chill for enhanced flavors. Use quality ingredients for the best taste.

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