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colorful chickpea salad

Colorful Chickpea Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad with chickpeas, couscous or bulgur, plenty of fresh parsley, and a tangy honey mustard dressing. Perfect as a refreshing lunch or a flavorful side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked couscous or bulgur
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped (packed)
Honey Mustard Dressing:
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 clove fresh garlic pressed
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard or yellow mustard for milder flavor
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook couscous or bulgur according to package instructions, then fluff with a fork and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, couscous/bulgur, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  3. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, fresh garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add crumbled feta cheese.
Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Great as a side for grilled meats or as a standalone vegetarian meal