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Chickpea salad on a lettuce leaf topped with fresh dill
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5 from 3 votes

Easy Chickpea Salad

Chickpeas are inexpensive, fast to prepare and loaded with protein, fiber and nutrients. Check out this recipe for a fast, flavorful and healthy salad.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Refrigeration Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chickpea salad
Servings: 8
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • 30 ounce chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 0.5 ounces fresh dill
  • zest and juice of one lemon
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • lettuce cups for serving

Instructions

  • Place the chickpeas in a large bowl. Lightly mash them with a fork.
    Lightly mashed chickpeas in a large wooden bowl
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl.
    Ingredients for chickpea salad in a large bowl
  • Stir until everything is combined.
    Chickpea salad in a large wooden bowl
  • Serve in a lettuce cup or on toast with lemon wedges.
    Chickpea salad on a lettuce leaf topped with fresh dill

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg