Ingredients
- 15.5 ounce canned chickpeas, drained and rinse
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- ½ cup finely diced jarred roasted red peppers, drained
- â…“ cup roughly chopped pitted greek-style olives
- ¼ cup finely chopped sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained, about 2 ounces
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- zest and juice of one large lemon, about 2 tablespoons of juice
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt , or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the drained chickpeas with a potato masher or fork until most are mashed but not pureed.
- Add the cooked chicken, roasted red peppers, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl and stir well to combine.
- In a large glass measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients thoroughly.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve with chips, over greens like arugula, or in pita bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Feel free to add additional vegetables like cucumbers or cherry tomatoes for extra freshness.
This salad is great for meal prep; it can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for quick lunches during the week.
Adjust the seasoning to your taste, especially the lemon juice and salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg