Pimento Olive Chickpea Salad
Pimento Olive Chickpea Salad is a zesty, protein-rich dish that combines hearty chickpeas with briny green olives, tangy pimentos, and fresh herbs. It’s refreshing, versatile, and perfect for lunches, sides, or sandwich fillings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (+30 minutes chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings (side) or 2 servings (main)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup green olives with pimentos, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegan or regular mayonnaise, or mashed avocado (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
In a large bowl, mash half of the chickpeas with a fork for creaminess, leaving the rest whole.
- Add olives, celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in mayonnaise or avocado if using.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and stir until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, add chopped roasted red peppers.
- Mix in cucumbers for added crunch.
- Swap mayonnaise with tahini for a nutty twist.
- Add crumbled feta for a Mediterranean variation.
- Best enjoyed chilled after 30 minutes of resting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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