Description
Chickpea Chopped Salad with Pita Chips is a refreshing and nutritious Mediterranean-inspired dish that brings together wholesome vegetables, creamy feta, crunchy pita chips, and hearty chickpeas. It’s tossed in a light lemon-garlic vinaigrette, making it an ideal option for lunch, a light dinner, or even as a side for grilled meats or seafood.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
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1 (15 oz) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
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1 small Persian cucumber, finely chopped
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½ small red bell pepper, finely chopped
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½ small red onion, finely chopped
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ÂĽ cup chopped fresh herbs (such as oregano, mint, and parsley)
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½ cup crushed multigrain pita chips (plus more for serving)
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1 cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 tbsp finely chopped Kalamata olives
Dressing Ingredients
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3 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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½ tsp Dijon mustard
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1 small garlic clove, grated
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â…› tsp cracked black pepper
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â…› tsp salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dressing
In a large salad bowl:
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Whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper.
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Make sure everything is well emulsified so the flavor is consistent throughout the salad.
Tip: You can make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Step 2: Chop the Vegetables and Herbs
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Dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, even pieces.
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Finely chop your fresh herbs (parsley, mint, and oregano work best for this flavor profile).
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Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
Step 3: Toss the Salad
Add the following to the bowl with the dressing:
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Chickpeas
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Chopped vegetables
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Feta cheese
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Kalamata olives
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Fresh herbs
Gently toss everything until it’s evenly coated in the dressing.
Step 4: Add the Crunch
Right before serving:
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Fold in the crushed multigrain pita chips to maintain their crunch.
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You can also offer extra pita chips on the side for people to scoop like a dip or enjoy more texture.
Notes
For added protein, top the salad with grilled chicken or tofu. You can also drizzle a bit of tahini or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor. Swap the pita chips with whole grain crackers or keep them on the side to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Chickpea Chopped Salad with Pita Chips