Description
A refreshing salad bursting with Mediterranean flavors, perfect as a side or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (approximately 850g)
- 4 ounces provolone cheese, cut into small cubes (about 113g)
- 4 ounces salami, cut into small cubes (about 113g)
- 1 cup medium black olives, cut in half (approximately 150g)
- 3/4 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper (approximately 113g)
- 3/4 cup chopped pepperoncini (approximately 113g)
- 1/3 cup slivered red onion (approximately 50g)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (approximately 60ml)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (approximately 30ml)
- 1 plump garlic clove, pressed or finely minced
- 11/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 11/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/21/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients Together: Start by grabbing canned chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Lay them out on your counter so you can see everything. Make sure your chickpeas are well-rinsed to avoid any mushiness later on.
- Chop & Dice Veggies: Chop the cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion and parsley.
- Mix Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the chickpeas, chopped veggies, and parsley. Give it a gentle mix with a spoon so everything’s well-distributed. Avoid over-mixing to keep the chickpeas intact.
- Prepare Dressing Quickly: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Pour Dressing & Toss: Gently pour your dressing over the salad mixture and give it a light toss.
- Chill & Serve: Let the salad chill in the fridge for a bit before serving, allowing the flavors to blend together.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Storage method: Airtight container, 32 to 40 degrees F, for up to 3 days.
- Expert Tips: Taste for seasoning before serving, adjusting salt and pepper as necessary.
- Be cautious not to drown the salad in dressing; you want it flavorful but not soggy.
- For optimal taste, enjoy the salad chilled or at room temperature.
- Reheating Instructions: Serve cold or at room temperature; no reheating required.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with grilled chicken for a complete meal.
- Serve alongside a fresh loaf of crusty bread.
- Top with additional herbs like basil for extra freshness.
- Recipe Variations: You can substitute provolone cheese with shaved Parm, mozzarella, or mozzarella pearls.
- For a pasta twist, replace chickpeas with cooked pasta.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil for more flavor.
- Ingredient Notes: Choose high-quality canned chickpeas for a better texture.
- Roasted red bell peppers can be substituted with fresh bell peppers (red or green).
- For richness, consider adding diced avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1546mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 28mg