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title: Zesty Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
servings: 2
course: salad
source:
  name: Rainbow Plant Life
  author: Nisha Vora
  url: https://plans.rainbowplantlife.com/recipes/zesty-mediterranean-chickpea-salad
image: https://imagedelivery.net/2iqVZVZ93QVmZXnzq-5uHA/zesty-mediterranean-chickpea-salad/_eGFSE1apsb6qw3fWsAhu/500
prep time: 15 minutes
diet: Vegan
nutrition:
  calories: 601 kcal
  fat: 30 g
  carbohydrates: 66 g
  sugar: 7 g
  protein: 21 g
  fiber: 17 g
  sodium: 719 mg
tags: [salad, zesty, mediterranean, chickpea, vegan, meal-prep]
---

Gather: @Sourdough bread or multigrain bread to serve{2}, @chickpeas{1}(15-ounce / 425g), @marinated artichoke hearts{1}(6-ounce / 170g), @flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems{1%handful}, @Persian cucumbers or small English cucumber{1}, @./components/Pickled Onions{2%tbsp}(or chopped store-bought pickled red onions or homemade), @pitted Kalamata olives{0.25%cup}(optional), @sliced pepperoncini peppers{2%tbsp}, @good-quality extra virgin olive oil{2%tbsp}, @Italian seasoning{1%tsp}(see Note), @Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, @vegan feta{0.25%cup}(crumbled).

Toast your bread using your preferred method.

Prep the ingredients. Chickpeas: Drain and rinse. Artichoke hearts and parsley: Roughly chop. Cucumber(s): Chop. Pickled onions: Finely chop. Olives (optional): If using, halve.

Make the salad. Add the chickpeas to a medium bowl. Add the artichoke hearts, cucumber, Kalamata olives (if using), pepperoncini, pickled red onions, and parsley. Add the oil, Italian seasoning, and black pepper to taste. Toss everything together. Gently fold in the vegan feta crumbles. Use a light hand so the feta doesn't break down. Taste, adding a pinch of salt if needed.

Divide into bowls and serve with toasted bread.

> If you don’t have Italian seasoning, season the chickpeas with 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp dried basil, 1/8 tsp dried thyme, and 1/8 tsp dried rosemary.
> Storage: Store the assembled chickpea salad in the fridge for up to 3 days. Top with freshly chopped parsley and more vegan feta right before serving, if desired.
> Nutrition boost: For heartier appetites, toss the salad with whole grains. For more veggies, add in chopped red bell pepper and/or halved cherry tomatoes.
> Shortcut: Use pre-seasoned chickpeas, and skip the olive oil and Italian seasoning.