Chickpea Salad With Yogurt Dressing

Chickpea Salad With Yogurt Dressing

This simple Middle Eastern-inspired Chickpea Salad with Yogurt Dressing is a protein-packed salad that comes together in 10 minutes and tastes even better after refrigerating for a while.

 It’s fully plant-based, gluten-free, and full of flavor.

And bonus….it’s fresh, light and filling, and can be served as a standalone dish or you could serve it as a side dish to your barbecue.

Ingredients

  • 3-19 ozΒ cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 4 radishes, sliced
  • 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Yogurt Vinaigrette

  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons white wine or champagne vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup plain low fat yogurt

Directions:

Heat the chickpeas, then toss with the vegetables and cheese.

Mix the vinaigrette ingredients well, then toss with the chickpea mixture. Serve at room temperature or warmed a bit.