Description
A vibrant and hearty salad that combines nutty chickpeas with tender shredded chicken and fresh vegetables, perfect for gatherings or family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- ½ cup parsley or cilantro, chopped
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Greek yogurt, feta, or cumin
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing and draining your chickpeas, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Use a fork or a potato masher to lightly mash them, leaving some whole for texture.
- Add in your shredded chicken, chopped veggies, and herbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and gently fold everything together.
- Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
Chill the salad to enhance the flavors. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, chicken salad, healthy recipe, family meal, gluten-free