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Italian Chickpea Salad

Italian Chickpea Salad: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish

Experience the vibrant flavors of Italian Chickpea Salad, a quick, protein-packed dish perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz Provolone Cheese diced
  • 4 oz Salami (Hot Soppressata) sliced
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives pitted
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Bell Peppers chopped
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoncini Peppers sliced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion minced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, provolone cheese, soppressata, black olives, roasted red bell peppers, pepperoncini, and red onion. Gently fold together until well-distributed.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and whisk until emulsified.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
  4. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or oregano if needed, then toss again.
  5. Serve immediately or let sit for 15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, let the salad sit for about 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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