Description
Savory chickpea medley delight brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across palates with incredible depth and richness. Fragrant herbs, zesty spices, and tender legumes create a delightful culinary journey you’ll want to explore again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups mixed yellow and red grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ English cucumber, diced
- ½ cup pickled Red Onions
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
Herbs and Greens:
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- Whole mint leaves for garnish
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant dressing by vigorously whisking olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, tangy mustard, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel until the mixture becomes harmoniously blended.
- Pour the prepared dressing into a generous serving bowl, then introduce chickpeas, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, zesty pickled onions, and briny olives, ensuring each ingredient is meticulously coated with the aromatic vinaigrette through thorough tossing.
- Gently fold in finely chopped parsley, fragrant dill, and refreshing mint, stirring the medley to distribute herbs evenly and create a complex flavor profile.
- Assess the seasoning, carefully adjusting with additional salt, pepper, or a splash of lemon juice to achieve a perfectly balanced taste.
- Elevate the presentation by delicately scattering fresh mint leaves across the surface moments before serving, introducing a final touch of visual and aromatic elegance.
Notes
- Versatile Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for summer gatherings or quick healthy lunches.
- Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and vibrant fresh herbs for maximum nutritional boost.
- Prepare dressing ahead of time to let flavors meld and intensify for deeper taste profile.
- Best enjoyed within 24 hours, storing in refrigerator maintains crisp vegetable texture and bright herb freshness.
- Easily customizable by swapping herbs or adding additional vegetables like bell peppers or roasted zucchini.
- Gluten-free and vegan-friendly recipe that delivers robust flavors without complicated cooking techniques.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg