Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A vibrant and healthy Mediterranean-inspired chickpea salad packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and tangy cheese.
Ingredients
Base
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- to taste black pepper (Freshly ground)
- 1.5 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 Medjool dates pitted and diced
- 3 Persian cucumbers sliced into thin half moons
- ⅓ cup chopped roasted red peppers
- ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
- 3 ounces Roth Chèvre Honey Goat Cheese
- ¼ cup fresh mint
- ⅓ cup roasted chickpeas (optional)
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Toast cumin seeds in a skillet until aromatic, then crush and add to the bowl.
- Add chickpeas, tomatoes, dates, cucumbers, red pepper, and parsley; toss to combine. Top with goat cheese, mint, and roasted chickpeas if desired.
Notes
Serve immediately or chill for later. Adjust seasoning to taste.