Description
This 15-minute Spiced Chickpea Salad is made with diced bell pepper, fresh herbs, Moroccan spices and lemon juice. The Mediterranean flavors make this a super refreshing and easy salad to make and enjoy as a side, snack or meal!
Ingredients
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- 2 cans chickpeas, drained (see note for dry chickpeas)
- 1 green bell pepper, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, minced
- 1/4 cup parsley, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Make the dressing. In a bowl combine oil, lemon juice, and spices and whisk to emulsify.
- Assemble the salad. Add the drained chickpeas, minced pepper, garlic, herbs to the bowl with the dressing. Mix well to combine and enjoy!
Notes
If using dry chickpeas, add to a bowl and cover with water before soaking over night. Drain them before adding to a pot, covering with fresh water, and simmering over medium low heat until tender (usually takes at least an hour).