Insalata Di Ceci Corsican Chickpea Salad
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, Insalata Di Ceci Corsican Chickpea Salad is a delightfully fresh and hearty dish that's perfect as a side or light main course. Featuring protein-packed chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, and briny black olives, this salad is elevated with a zesty dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and aromatic oregano. Finished with fresh parsley and basil, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for quick and healthy meals. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing taste of Corsican-inspired cuisine. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a breezy Mediterranean-style dinner at home!
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Ingredients
- 400 grams canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 100 grams black olives, pitted and halved
- 15 grams fresh parsley, chopped
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas.
Step 2
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely sliced red onion, and black olives to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Step 3
Sprinkle the chopped parsley and torn basil leaves over the vegetables.
Step 4
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 5
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Step 6
Gently toss everything together using a large spoon or tongs until the vegetables and chickpeas are evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 8
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 9
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1047.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1301.0 |
| Total Fat 68.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3802.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 142.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 39.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.6g | |
| Protein 42.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 400.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2276.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories