Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Turkish Chickpea Salad, a delicious and nutritious dish perfect for summer meal prep or as a refreshing side at gatherings. This salad combines protein-packed chickpeas with a medley of colorful vegetables and aromatic spices, delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable—feel free to swap in your favorite veggies or herbs! Ideal for lunches or light dinners, this versatile salad will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 15 oz chickpeas (cooked, drained, and rinsed)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (more or less to taste)
- 1 sweet onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red pepper (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes in oil (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp red apple vinegar
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp vegan sugar (optional)
- 1 cup red cabbage (chopped)
- 1 cup cilantro (chopped; substitute with parsley if needed)
- 5–6 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas and coat with spices (garam masala, smoked paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, turmeric, ground cloves, black pepper). Cook for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Sauté sliced onions and minced garlic until soft (3-4 minutes). Add red pepper and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Combine the sautéed mixture with chickpeas in a mixing bowl. Stir in red apple vinegar, chili powder, cumin, chopped red cabbage, cilantro (or parsley), basil, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg