This protein packed salad is easy AND healthy.
What more could you ask for?
Thanks to my vegetarian hubby, you will always find chickpeas (garbanzo beans) in our pantry. They are a super source of protein and go well with so many things.
This Easy Chickpea Salad Recipe is a lunchtime favorite, so I thought I would share it with all you lovelies 🙂
My entire family LOVES olives, but I know that some folks out there do not share this love 🙂
Not a fan of olives? Substitute in diced tomatoes and cucumbers. Both versions are equally Delicious!
Easy Chickpea Salad Recipe
serves 4
Ingredients
– 1 (15oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 (4 oz) can of sliced black olives (or 1/2 cup)
– 1/4 cup of sliced green olives
– 2 TBS of Italian Dressing/vinaigrette
– 1/4 tsp of salt-free Mrs. Dash (or any all salt-free all purpose seasoning)
Directions
1. Place all ingredients into a bowl, and mix until well combined. I think it is easiest to place all ingredients in to a Tupperware and shake. (as shown in the picture). Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
And look how easy is it to pack for lunch!
Packed in our EasyLunchboxes Brights: Easy Chickpea Salad packed with a sandwich, yogurt, baked chips and fruit leather.
As you can see from the picture below, the Chickpea Salad was the first to go! hehe
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Corey, Darryl, Big D & Little D
- - 1 (15oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- - 1 (4 oz) can of sliced black olives (or ½ cup)
- - ¼ cup of sliced green olives
- - 2 TBS of Italian Dressing/vinaigrette
- - ¼ tsp of salt-free Mrs. Dash (or any all salt-free all purpose seasoning)
- Place all ingredients into a bowl, and mix until well combined. I think it is easiest to place all ingredients in to a Tupperware and shake. (as shown in the picture). Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
Here is what I used to make these yummy lunches! XO Corey
LA says
I am so thankful that I found your blog! Your recipes are out of this world!
LA 🙂
CSV says
three of my favorite things…..looks so good
Corey says
Me too! hehehe Thanks CSV 😉
Sheri says
Is there something I could use in place of the Italian dressing/vinaigrette? I dislike both immensely!
Corey says
How about a caesar dressing? A ranch would also taste great! Hope that helps Sheri 🙂 XO
Small Footprints says
Oh YUM … this looks wonderful! I love chickpeas … they are so versatile, loaded with flavor and nutritional. I’m vegan so we’ve also got them on hand! Thanks for this recipe … I’ll definitely give it a try!
Michelle Cannon says
I have vegeatarian kids, so I understand that chickpeas-in-the-pantry thing. Always!