Mediterranean Chickpea and Roasted Vegetable Salad
Aug 26
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A fresh and hearty Mediterranean salad with roasted bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and a homemade lemon-garlic vinaigrette. This vibrant salad is perfect for lunches, light dinners, or meal-prep, offering a satisfying balance of textures and flavors.
This Mediterranean-inspired chickpea and roasted vegetable salad bursts with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for a nourishing lunch or light dinner. Roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion are caramelized in the oven to bring out their natural sweetness before being tossed with protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and a simple homemade lemon-garlic vinaigrette. The warm, roasted vegetables contrast beautifully with the cool, crisp ingredients, giving this salad a satisfying texture. The tangy vinaigrette, featuring olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic, ties all of the flavors together for a refreshing dish that’s filling enough to enjoy on its own or as a side to grilled meats or fish. This salad is great for meal-prep, as the flavors deepen while it sits, making it even tastier the next day.
Ingredients
- Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed) — 2 cups
- Red bell pepper — 1 large, seeded and chopped
- Zucchini — 1 medium, sliced into half-moons
- Red onion — 1 small, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes — 1 cup, halved
- Fresh parsley — 1/2 cup, chopped
- Olive oil — 4 tablespoons, divided
- Lemon juice — 2 tablespoons, fresh
- Garlic — 1 clove, minced
- Salt — 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste
- Black pepper — 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss the bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
3. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and slightly caramelized. Remove and let cool slightly.
4. In a large salad bowl, combine the roasted vegetables, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic for the vinaigrette.
6. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to combine.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container.