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
1 (15 oz) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 small Persian cucumber, finely chopped
½ small red bell pepper, finely chopped
½ small red onion, finely chopped
ÂĽ cup chopped fresh herbs (such as oregano, mint, and parsley)
½ cup crushed multigrain pita chips (plus more for serving)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp finely chopped Kalamata olives
Dressing Ingredients
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, grated
â…› tsp cracked black pepper
â…› tsp salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dressing
In a large salad bowl:
Whisk together the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper.
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
Dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, even pieces.
Finely chop your fresh herbs (parsley, mint, and oregano work best for this flavor profile).
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
Step 3: Toss the Salad
Add the following to the bowl with the dressing:
Chickpeas
Chopped vegetables
Feta cheese
Kalamata olives
Fresh herbs
Gently toss everything until it’s evenly coated in the dressing.
Step 4: Add the Crunch
Right before serving:
Fold in the crushed multigrain pita chips to maintain their crunch.
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