Moroccan Chickpea Salad
Moroccan Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 chickpeas, 15-ounce cans, rinsed and thoroughly dried
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup apple, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
For the Dressing & Seasoning
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Moroccan spice blend, (e.g., blend of turmeric, cumin, coriander)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and thoroughly dried chickpeas, finely diced red onion, red bell pepper, and apple.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the chopped fresh mint, fresh cilantro, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the chickpea mixture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and maple syrup directly into the bowl.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Sprinkle the Moroccan spice blend, salt, and freshly ground black pepper over all the ingredients in the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Using a large spoon or spatula, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until the chickpeas and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing and spices. Ensure everything is well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, or additional lemon juice/maple syrup) as needed to achieve your desired balance of flavors.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for meal prepping. The flavors will meld and deepen over time.
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Moroccan Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 chickpeas, 15-ounce cans, rinsed and thoroughly dried
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup apple, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
For the Dressing & Seasoning
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Moroccan spice blend, (e.g., blend of turmeric, cumin, coriander)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and thoroughly dried chickpeas, finely diced red onion, red bell pepper, and apple.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the chopped fresh mint, fresh cilantro, and dried cranberries to the bowl with the chickpea mixture.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and maple syrup directly into the bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Sprinkle the Moroccan spice blend, salt, and freshly ground black pepper over all the ingredients in the bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Using a large spoon or spatula, thoroughly mix all the ingredients together until the chickpeas and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing and spices. Ensure everything is well incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, or additional lemon juice/maple syrup) as needed to achieve your desired balance of flavors.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for meal prepping. The flavors will meld and deepen over time.