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Chickpea Salad with Dijon Lemon Dressing and Fresh Herb Garnishes Recipe

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A refreshing and flavorful Chickpea Salad tossed with a tangy Dijon dressing, packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, perfect for a healthy and quick meal or side dish.

Ingredients

For the Dijon Dressing

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or red pepper flakes)
  • 1 teaspoon sumac (or lemon zest)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil

For the Salad

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large English cucumber, chopped
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 roasted red peppers, seeded and chopped (or a 16-ounce jar roasted peppers in oil)
  • 1 small red onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1 avocado, pitted and roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, minced garlic, Aleppo pepper, sumac, kosher salt (about 1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon). While whisking continuously, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the dressing is glossy and well emulsified.
  2. Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, chopped cucumbers, halved grape tomatoes, chopped roasted red peppers, finely chopped red onion or shallots, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to the bowl with the dressing.
  3. Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the salad ingredients together in the bowl until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Add Avocado: Add the roughly chopped avocado and gently toss once more, being careful not to mash the avocado to maintain its texture and freshness.
  5. Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve the salad immediately for best freshness and flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor; parsley and mint brighten the salad nicely.
  • For a spicier kick, increase Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes to taste.
  • The salad is best served immediately to enjoy the avocado fresh; if prepping ahead, add avocado right before serving.
  • Sumac adds a lovely lemony tang, but lemon zest is a good substitute if unavailable.
  • This recipe is naturally vegetarian and vegan-friendly.

Find it online: https://recipethrive.com/chickpea-salad-with-dijon-lemon-dressing-and-fresh-herb-garnishes-recipe/