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July 1, 2019 · 8 Comments

Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad

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Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad made with capers, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and fresh basil in a balsamic vinaigrette. 

Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad made with capers, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and fresh basil in a balsamic vinaigrette.

Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad made with capers, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and fresh basil in a balsamic vinaigrette. 

I love using fresh vegetables and herbs in my recipes; especially when tossed together like this Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad.

This recipe was first posted back in 2012 after having this salad at a Japanese restaurant. It had mayonnaise in it and though it was good, I was looking for something a little lighter in flavor.

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Chick peas, also known as garbanzo beans, are packed with fiber. Fiber is good because it fills you up which causes you to get fuller quicker.

So not only would this make a nice addition to other offerings on a buffet table, you can also eat this alone for a meal.

Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad made with capers, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and fresh basil in a balsamic vinaigrette. 

How do you make Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad?

Gather all of the ingredients including chick peas, capers, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar and EVOO. I love adding capers to recipes like this Chicken Piccata because it adds a tangy, lemony flavor.

Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad made with capers, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and fresh basil in a balsamic vinaigrette. 

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A bowl of mediterranean chick pea salad

Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Mediterranean Chick Pea Salad made with capers, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes and fresh basil in a balsamic vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Salads
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 262 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1- (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 2 teaspoons capers
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
  • ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ cup chopped kalamata olives (approx. 10)
  • ½ cup small diced english cucumber
  • 2 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 461mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 9gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg
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*Originally shared August 2012/Updated July 2019

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Comments

  1. Mama J says

    August 20, 2012 at 11:07 am

    I'll be trying this for sure!

    Reply
  2. isabelleathome says

    August 20, 2012 at 11:32 am

    I love chickpeas! YUM great recipe!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Carrie Burrill says

    August 20, 2012 at 11:45 am

    I can never get enough new chick pea salad recipes. I love these Mediterranean flavors!

    Reply
  4. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

    August 20, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Thanks for stopping by, I'm so glad you like this recipe. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Barbara says

    August 21, 2012 at 12:28 am

    Sounds great will have to make this weekend. I think I even have all the ingredients in the house.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      August 21, 2012 at 6:00 pm

      Let me know what you think, the girls and I loved it!

      Reply
  6. Senka says

    July 07, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    Did you buy balsamic vinegar or is it homemade?

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      July 07, 2019 at 7:56 pm

      It is store bought.

      Reply

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