Best Chickpea Salad

Chickpeas: Canned beans are a real lifesaver when it comes to favorite pantry staples. Each standard 15-oz. can of chickpeas comes packed with fiber and protein, providing a 1-2 punch of real affordable nutrition in the 30 seconds it takes to crack open a can, drain, and rinse. They can be eaten straight from the can, making this a very summer-friendly recipe on those hot, hot days when you just can't turn on the heat. I know this is a "chickpea" salad, but you can totally switch out chickpeas for your favorite canned beans: creamy cannellini beans, black beans, kidney beans are all great options. Chickpeas: Canned beans are a real lifesaver when it comes to favorite pantry staples. Each standard 15-oz. can of chickpeas comes packed with fiber and protein, providing a 1 to 2 punch of real affordable nutrition in the 30 seconds it takes to crack open a can, drain, and rinse. They can be eaten straight from the can, making this a very summer-friendly recipe on those hot, hot days when you just can't turn on the heat. I know this is a "chickpea" salad, but you can totally switch out chickpeas for your favorite canned beans: creamy cannellini beans, black beans, kidney beans are all great options.

Veggies: Chopped cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives are my favorite mix-ins for this salad. While I love this salad as-is, if you want to switch out any of the salad ingredients for your preferred addition, you have our blessing. Don’t love olives or bell peppers? Cherry tomatoes or diced ripe avocado will fill that flavor gap.

Feta: Want to keep it dairy free? Sub in another form of protein in place of the feta, like a couple of hard-boiled eggs or a can of tuna, or a handful of chopped toasted nuts.

The Dressing: I create a simple dressing to tie this entire salad together with extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and red pepper flakes. I love the simplicity and balance of flavors, but there are a few things to note here. I highly recommend using fresh lemon juice for the best possible flavor; if you’re not a fan of heat, you can cut down on the red pepper flakes, or adjust to taste. Use your favorite extra-virgin olive, or check out our ranking of the best olive oil brands. The Dressing: I create a simple dressing to tie this entire salad together with extra-virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, and red pepper flakes. I love the simplicity and balance of flavors, but there are a few things to note here. I highly recommend using fresh lemon juice for the best possible flavor; if you’re not a fan of heat, you can cut down on the red pepper flakes, or adjust to taste. Use your favorite extra-virgin olive, or check out our ranking of the best olive oil brands.

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