Best 2 Chickpea Salad Niçoise Recipes

Chickpea salad niçoise, a refreshing and vibrant take on the classic French dish, offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. With its origins in the sunny coastal region of Nice, this salad embodies the Mediterranean spirit, combining the goodness of chickpeas with an assortment of fresh vegetables, flavorful tuna, tangy dressing, and aromatic herbs. Whether you're seeking a light and healthy lunch option or a vibrant side dish, this culinary creation promises to captivate your taste buds and transport you to the shores of the French Riviera with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKPEA SALAD NIçOISE

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Chickpeas replace tuna in this vegetarian rendition of the classic French salad. This has become my favorite hearty dinner salad!

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 shallot (minced (about 2 tablespoons))
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste if desired
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 15-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1/2 pound green beans (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
3/4 pound baby red potatoes (halved)
1 head butter lettuce (washed and torn into bite-size pieces)
4 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and quartered)
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup pitted Niçoise olives or Kalamata olives

Steps:

Make the dressing. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together until well-blended. (You can also add the ingredients to a mason jar, screw on the lid tightly, and shake to mix.) Taste and add additional salt if desired. Set aside.
Place the chickpeas in a medium bowl and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Stir to combine. Set aside.
Set a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add a couple of pinches of salt and add the green beans. Scoop the beans out with a slotted spoon and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside. Add baby potatoes to the pot of boiling water and cook for 5-6 minutes, until fork tender. Drain potatoes and place in a medium bowl. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette over the potatoes and toss gently to distribute. Set aside.
Lay the lettuce in an even layer on a large platter. Top with chickpeas, green beans, potatoes, eggs, tomatoes, and olives. I like to add the ingredients in sections because I like the presentation. Drizzle with about half of the remaining vinaigrette. Serve immediately with the rest of the vinaigrette alongside so that individuals can add more dressing to their servings if they like.

CHICKPEA SALAD

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Use a touch of harissa to liven up a healthy chickpea salad. It takes just 10 minutes to whip up and makes an ideal side dish for slow-cooked Greek lamb

Provided by John Torode

Categories Side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
small pack coriander, roughly chopped
small pack parsley, roughly chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp harissa
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

Mix all the ingredients together, mashing a little so the chickpeas are a bit rough round the edges - this helps absorb the dressing. (Can be made a day ahead and kept in the fridge.) Try it with slow-cooked Greek lamb and tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables.
If you don't have time to cook the green beans, you can use canned or frozen green beans.
To make the dressing, you can use either red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar.
If you don't have any fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Chickpea salad niçoise is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it is also a good source of healthy fats. This salad is also very versatile, and you can easily customize it to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give chickpea salad niçoise a try.