Best 5 Chickpea Olive Salad Recipes

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Chickpea and olive salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, this salad is a great way to get a boost of nutrition. It is also a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, with endless variations on ingredients and dressings. Whether you are looking for a vegetarian or vegan option, or simply want a tasty and nutritious salad, this chickpea and olive salad is sure to please.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKPEA, FETA, AND OLIVE SALAD



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I found this on foodbycountry.com. I'm posting it for ZWT 6. Morocco North Africa Note: Does not include chilling time.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 8 salads, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
5 ounces feta cheese, cut into cubes
8 ounces cherries or 8 ounces grape tomatoes
2 ounces black olives, pitted
4 tablespoons flat leaf parsley
lettuce or other salad greens
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Place the chickpeas in a bowl and add the feta cheese cubes.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half if necessary, to make them bite-sized.
  • Add tomatoes to the chickpeas and feta cheese mixture. Add the black olives, parsley, and lettuce.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Pour over chickpea mixture, toss gently, and chill.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 581.2, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 8.4

CHICKPEA & OLIVE SALAD



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Make and share this Chickpea & Olive Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Onions

Time 7m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup black olives, pitted & chopped
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a glass bowl until well blended.
  • Serve at room temperature.

CHICKPEA SALAD



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup tahini
Juice of 2 lemons (1/4 cup)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
4 scallions, finely sliced

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the tahini, lemon juice and garlic. Whisk in the olive oil and add the salt and pepper. To the dressing, add the chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley and scallions. Mix to combine. Adjust seasoning, if needed. Serve!

CHICKPEA FLATBREAD WITH PARSLEY-OLIVE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups hummus (about a 10-ounce container)
Generous pinch of ground cumin
Generous pinch of dried rosemary
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the flatbread: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Whisk the hummus, 1/3 cup hot water, the cumin, rosemary and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Whisk in the flour and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Set the batter aside, 30 minutes.
  • Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Pour in the batter and spread to the edges with a spatula. Transfer to the oven and bake until firm, and crisp and golden around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes in the pan.
  • Make the salad: Toss the parsley, bell pepper, scallions, olives, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  • Use a spatula to scrape shards of the flatbread onto plates. Serve with the parsley-olive salad.

CHICKPEA SALAD



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A simple and delicious salad of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), onions, cucumber, tomato and vinegar.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Salad     Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
½ onion, chopped
½ cucumber, sliced
1 small tomato, chopped
½ cup red wine vinegar
½ cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine chickpeas, onion, cucumber, tomato, red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 221.1 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will result in a more delicious salad.
  • Don't overcook the chickpeas: Chickpeas should be cooked until they are tender but still hold their shape.
  • Use a variety of olives: Different types of olives will add different flavors and textures to the salad.
  • Add some fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or mint, will brighten up the salad and add a pop of flavor.
  • Dress the salad lightly: A light dressing will allow the flavors of the chickpeas, olives, and vegetables to shine through.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Chickpea olive salad is best served fresh.

Conclusion:

Chickpea olive salad is a healthy, flavorful, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. Chickpeas are high in fiber and protein, while olives are a good source of healthy fats. The combination of chickpeas and olives makes for a satisfying and filling salad that is packed with nutrients. Chickpea salad is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Try adding different types of olives, vegetables, and herbs to create a salad that is uniquely yours.

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