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Chickpea Blueberry Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad combining chickpeas and blueberries, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, blueberries, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
  2. Toss the ingredients gently to mix well.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

This salad can be customized with other ingredients like avocado or nuts for added texture and flavor.

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