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Video Recipe: Smashed Chickpea Salad

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Video Recipe | Smashed Chickpea Salad

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Get ready to savor a burst of freshness with our Smashed Chickpea Salad recipe. This vibrant dish combines the earthy richness of chickpeas with a medley of crisp vegetables and a zesty vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal or as a flavorful side, this salad is a delightful blend of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more.

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Recipe serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons pitted olives, halved and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 a lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. Place chickpeas in a bowl and lightly smash with fork or potato masher until creamy, with some chunks remaining.
  2. Add the olives, onion, lemon juice and zest, parsley, and olive oil.
  3. Gently combine.
  4. Serve as a salad or on toast.

Nutritional Information

Serving size: 1/2 recipe

Calories (per serving): 330

Protein 3.5 G; Fat 19 G; Carb 31.5 G; Fiber 7 G; Sodium 238 MG

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