Name: Antipasto Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 x 400g / 14 oz cans chickpeas, drained; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 3/4 cup red capsicum/bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup green capsicum/bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup diced salami; 1 cup small mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved; 1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved; 1/2 cup marinated artichokes, chopped; 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced; 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped; 1 tbsp basil, finely chopped (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste; Dressing:; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Description

A vibrant and hearty Antipasto Chickpea Salad loaded with Mediterranean flavors, featuring chickpeas, salami, mozzarella, olives, and a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect as a main dish or side, it’s quick to prepare and packed with protein.

Ingredients

2 x 400g / 14 oz cans chickpeas, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup red capsicum/bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green capsicum/bell pepper, chopped
1 cup diced salami
1 cup small mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
1/2 cup pitted black olives, halved
1/2 cup marinated artichokes, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp basil, finely chopped (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing:
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the dressing by combining red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well to mix.
In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red and green capsicum, salami, mozzarella balls, olives, artichokes, red onion, parsley, and basil.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
Toss everything gently to combine and coat evenly with the dressing.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Notes

This salad keeps well for 3 days in the fridge.
You can substitute salami with other cured meats or omit for a vegetarian option.
Adjust vegetables and antipasto items based on preference or availability.
Great for meal prep or potlucks.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 35mg