Best 5 Chickpea Salad With Cumin And Garlic Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey with this delectable Chickpea Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This wholesome salad, brimming with the goodness of chickpeas, is a perfect balance of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Infused with the warmth of cumin and the aromatic essence of garlic, this dish promises a delightful experience in every bite.

Accompanying this main recipe are three additional variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and culinary adventures. Dive into the vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, a colorful medley of chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and tangy dressing, transporting you to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean. For a delightful twist, try the zesty Lemon and Herb Chickpea Salad, where bright lemon and fragrant herbs dance together in a refreshing symphony of flavors.

If you're seeking a hearty and satisfying meal, the Curried Chickpea Salad is your perfect match. Bursting with the aromatic flavors of curry and a medley of spices, this salad promises a delightful culinary escapade. And for those with a penchant for bold and smoky flavors, the Roasted Red Pepper and Chickpea Salad stands ready to impress, featuring charred red peppers, smoky paprika, and a hint of spice.

With four enticing recipes to choose from, this article offers a delightful exploration of chickpea salads, each with its unique charm and flavor profile. Whether you're seeking a light and refreshing side dish or a hearty and protein-packed meal, these recipes have got you covered. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure, where chickpeas take center stage and your taste buds are in for a delightful treat!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH GARLIC-CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

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This is a very healthy, herb based salad. Has a nice strong cilantro taste, making it slightly spicey, but still refreshing.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2.5 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chickpeas
1 1/2 cups finely diced red onions
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 red jalapeno chile, minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped minced herbs (thyme, mint, tarragon, parsley or cilantro)
1 tablespoon cilantro leaf
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons crushed cumin seeds
salt
pepper

Steps:

Drain and rinse canned chickpeas.
Toss beans in a bowl with the onions.
For the Vinaigrette: whisk olive oil with garlic, jalapeno, herbs, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Let stand for 30 minutes longer.
Add cilantro leaves as garnish. Serve at room temperature.
Preparation time does not include "standing" time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 775.5, Carbohydrate 66.5, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 3, Protein 14

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD

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This goat cheese, dates, and toasted cumin seeds give this chickpea salad delightful sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. It keeps well if you prep it ahead of time, so pack it for lunch or bring it to a potluck!

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoon cumin seeds*
2 cups cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
4 Medjool dates (pitted and diced)
3 Persian cucumbers (sliced into thin half moons)
⅓ cup chopped roasted red peppers
¼ cup finely chopped parsley
3 ounces Roth Chèvre Honey Goat Cheese
¼ cup fresh mint
⅓ cup roasted chickpeas (optional)

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and several grinds of pepper.
In a small skillet over medium-low heat, toast the cumin seeds until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and crush them a bit (a mortar & pestle is easiest for this). Add them to the bowl and stir.
Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, dates, cucumbers, red pepper, and parsley to the bowl and toss. Transfer to a serving platter and dollop with the goat cheese, sprinkle with mint, and top with the extra roasted chickpeas, if desired. Season to taste and serve.

CHICKPEA SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE

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No such thing as too many chickpea salads! This was an especially good version I thought, altered a bit with my own and my BF's taste in mind. Extremely easy and no cooking involved, particularly good for lunch at the office or a weekend picnic since it's best at room temperature. If you'd like to make this for a no-cook summer dinner, it's a main meal for two (with a side of green vegetables) or a side dish for four. A Sara Foster recipe from the 4/2007 version of Cottage Living.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories Beans

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juice of
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons capers, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained or 1 cup dried garbanzo beans, cooked, rinsed and drained
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 roasted red pepper, drained and chopped (from a jar)
2 tablespoons fresh thyme (chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
sea salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/4-1/2 cup feta cheese

Steps:

Stir together first 7 ingredients in a bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until well blended.
Toss chickpeas and next 4 ingredients in large bowl, and drizzle with vinaigrette.
Add sea salt and pepper. Add feta cheese and toss gently. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill until ready to serve.

SPICED CHICKPEA SALAD WITH TAHINI AND PITA CHIPS

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This main-course salad has all the fresh flavors of a great falafel sandwich - tahini, mint, paprika, cucumber, cumin, garlic - plus the crunch of pita and the satisfying heft of chickpeas. The vegetarian cookbook writer Hetty McKinnon created this recipe, and the amount of olive oil she calls for might seem excessive. Don't hold back: After cooking the chickpeas, the oil becomes part of the garlicky, paprika-warmed dressing for the finished dish. You could make her recipe even easier by using salad greens instead of cooked greens as the base.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, well drained, or 4 cups cooked chickpeas
3/4 to 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin, or 1 teaspoon each ground cumin and ground coriander
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup tahini
Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon, plus more to taste
1 garlic clove, minced
Warm water, as needed
Olive oil, for cooking
About 10 ounces kale, chard or spinach, well washed and thick stems removed
3 cups store-bought or homemade pita chips (see Tip)
Handful of roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
Handful of roughly chopped mint
1 large or 2 small cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
Lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

Make the chickpeas: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Pour the chickpeas into a small baking dish, about 6 inches by 8 inches. The chickpeas should be crowded together in a thick layer, not spread out. Pour in olive oil just until chickpeas are covered. (This will look like a lot, but don't worry: It forms part of the dressing.)
Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and 2 big pinches each of salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Bake until oil is bubbling around the chickpeas and they are turning reddish-brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, make tahini sauce: Pour tahini into a bowl and whisk in lemon juice and garlic. The tahini will thicken and clump. Slowly whisk in warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until sauce becomes smooth, creamy and pourable. Taste and season with salt, pepper and more lemon juice, if desired. Set aside.
Cook the greens: Place a large frying pan over medium heat and drizzle lightly with olive oil. When hot, add the greens in batches, along with a big pinch of salt. Stir until wilted and tender and set aside.
When ready to serve, in a large bowl, gently mix chickpeas and their cooking oil with the cooked greens, half the pita chips, and the chopped herbs. Mound chickpea mixture in 4 shallow bowls. Divide cucumber slices around chickpeas. Drizzle thickly with half the tahini sauce and scatter remaining pita chips on top. Place a lemon wedge on the side and serve, passing extra tahini sauce at the table.

WARM CHICKPEA SALAD WITH CUMIN & GARLIC

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Categories Bean

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, or to taste
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 15-ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
3/4 cup Italian parsley, leaves only
Small handful fresh mint leaves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3/4 pound English cucumber
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet (cast iron is nice) over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and crushed red pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about one minute or until the seeds are toasted. The cumin will turn slightly darker in color, and smell toasty. Turn the heat to medium low and add the garlic. Cook, stirringly frequently, for about three minutes or until the garlic is turning golden. Do not let it scorch or turn brown. Add the drained chickpeas and the chopped tomatoes and turn the heat up to medium high. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chickpeas are warmed through and are shiny with oil. Turn off the heat. Strip any remaining stems away from the Italian parsley. Finely mince the parsley and the mint and toss this with the chickpeas. Stir the lemon juice and zest into the chickpeas. Peel the cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise. Scrape out (and discard) the seeds with the tip of a teaspoon or grapefruit spoon. Dice the cucumber into small, 1/2-inch square cubes. Toss the cucumber with the chickpeas. Taste for salt. If necessary, add flaky sea salt to taste. Refrigerate for at least an hour before eating. This salad is best after it has had a chance to sit overnight in the fridge, letting its spices and juices soak together into more than the sum of its parts. Serve slightly warm or room temperature. Really good at any temperature, actually.

Tips:

Choose fresh and high-quality chickpeas: Using canned chickpeas is convenient, but if you have the time, cooking dried chickpeas from scratch will give you the best flavor and texture.
Don't overcook the chickpeas: Overcooked chickpeas will become mushy and lose their shape. Cook them just until they are tender, about 1 hour in a pressure cooker or 2 hours in a slow cooker.
Use a variety of fresh herbs and spices: The combination of cumin, garlic, and parsley in this recipe is a classic, but you can also experiment with other herbs and spices, such as coriander, mint, oregano, or thyme.
Add vegetables for extra nutrition and flavor: Diced tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, or carrots would all be great additions to this salad.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later: This salad is best served fresh, but it will also keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This chickpea salad with cumin and garlic is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.