Fresh Summer Zucchini Chickpea and Goat Cheese Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with seasonal flavors, this Fresh Summer Zucchini Chickpea and Goat Cheese Salad is the perfect no-cook recipe for warm days. Featuring delicate ribbons of zucchini, protein-packed chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy crumbles of goat cheese, this vibrant salad is elevated with the aromatic sweetness of fresh basil and a tangy honey-lemon vinaigrette. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick and healthy option for a light lunch, a picnic favorite, or a colorful side dish alongside grilled meats or seafood. Naturally gluten-free and irresistibly delicious, this salad captures the essence of summer in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the zucchini. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the zucchini into thin ribbons. Set aside in a large bowl.
Step 2
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas, then add them to the bowl with the zucchini.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Step 4
Crumble the goat cheese into small chunks and scatter it over the zucchini, chickpeas, and tomatoes.
Step 5
Chop or tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the salad.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a light meal or as a side dish. Optionally, garnish with extra basil leaves for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1181.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1349.0 |
| Total Fat 84.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 89.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6152.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 106.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 48.6g | |
| Protein 48.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 375.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1787.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories