{"id":"5ca45b4c-63e6-475b-9599-20c0fdcfa4e7","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/5ca45b4c-63e6-475b-9599-20c0fdcfa4e7","source_url":"https://eatwithclarity.com/mediterranean-chickpea-salad/","title":"Mediterranean Chickpea Salad","description":"Need a delicious lunch or a side dish for a party in 10 minutes?! This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is made especially for you. This recipe is full of flavor, high in protein and perfect to meal prep for the week.","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://eatwithclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mediterranean-chickpea-salad-2.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2  cans chickpeas","item":"chickpeas","quantity":2,"unit":"can"},{"text":"1  red bell pepper (chopped)","item":"red bell pepper","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1 cup chopped red onion","item":"chopped red onion","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup diced cucumber","item":"diced cucumber","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup halved grape tomatoes","item":"halved grape tomatoes","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley","item":"chopped fresh parsley","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4-1/2 cup chopped fresh basil","item":"chopped fresh basil","quantity":0.25,"quantity_max":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives","item":"pitted kalamata olives","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Optional: 1/4 cup feta (or dairy free feta)","item":"Optional: 1/4 cup feta","preparation":"or dairy free feta"},{"text":"3 tablespoons olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1-2 tablespoons red wine vinegar","item":"red wine vinegar","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons lemon juice","item":"lemon juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)","item":"sea salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or to taste"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes","item":"Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Drain and rinse the chickpeas until no bubbles remain."},{"number":2,"text":"Add them to a bowl with the chopped pepper, onion, cucumber, halved tomatoes, parsley and basil."},{"number":3,"text":"Whisk all of the ingredients for the dressing together in a bowl or combine in a salad dressing shaker and pour over the salad."},{"number":4,"text":"Mix to combine well."},{"number":5,"text":"Add additional basil if desired and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.344816+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.344816+00:00"}