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Antipasto Chickpea Salad

A vibrant salad mixing traditional antipasto flavors with nutritious chickpeas, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella balls (halved)
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
  2. Chop the veggies into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Combine the chickpeas, chopped veggies, sliced olives, and pepperoncini in a bowl.
  4. Add the halved mozzarella balls.
  5. Dress the salad with Italian dressing.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  7. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.

Nutrition

Keywords: antipasto, chickpea salad, summer salad, vegan, healthy