Insalata Di Ceci – Corsican Chickpea Salad
Insalata Di Ceci is a traditional Corsican salad that showcases the flavors of the Mediterranean region. It is a refreshing and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a light meal or a side dish.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 14 ounce Canned chickpeas
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 clove Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes (halved), cucumber (diced), red onion (thinly sliced), black olives, and fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until well coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.