Chickpea Salad: Easy, Flavorful Recipe with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and easy chickpea salad recipe enhanced with turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon.
- Try adding avocados for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg