Best 5 Chopped Chickpea Salad Pitas Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Chopped Chickpea Salad Pitas, a symphony of flavors and textures that will captivate your taste buds. This wholesome dish combines the goodness of chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and zesty dressing, all nestled within warm and fluffy pita bread pockets. With three enticing variations to choose from, this recipe offers a versatile and satisfying meal option for any occasion. Whether you prefer the classic Mediterranean flavors of the Classic Chopped Chickpea Salad Pita, the spicy kick of the Harissa Chopped Chickpea Salad Pita, or the refreshing tang of the Lemon-Tahini Chopped Chickpea Salad Pita, each pita is a culinary masterpiece waiting to be savored. Get ready to embark on a flavorful adventure with our Chopped Chickpea Salad Pitas, a perfect blend of health and taste.

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CURRIED CHICKPEA SALAD PITAS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (15.5 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
4 to 6 pieces pita bread, for serving
Packaged slaw mix, for serving
Ryan's Pickled Onions, for serving (recipe follows)
1 large red onion, sliced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, curry powder, honey, salt and pepper to a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the chickpeas and pulse until the chickpeas are slightly smashed, 5 or 6 more times.
  • Empty the mixture into a serving bowl. Fold in the raisins and cilantro until everything is fully coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve in a pita with cabbage mix and Ryan's Pickled Onions.
  • Add the onions, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, salt and 1 cup water to a glass pint jar. Stir or shake well to mix. Let marinate overnight in the refrigerator, then keep for up to a month in the fridge.

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

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.

CHOPPED-CHICKPEA-SALAD PITAS



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Round out this cool summer lunch with spears of cucumber and some fresh berries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons juice
1 anchovy fillet, minced (optional)
3/4 cup cooked chickpeas, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon minced shallot
Salt and pepper
1 cup baby arugula
1 small pita (4 inch), halved and split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon zest and juice, and anchovy if using. Stir in chickpeas, parsley, capers, and shallot; season with salt and pepper. To serve, stuff pita halves with chickpea salad and arugula. Drizzle with oil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA AND AVOCADO



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Like any good chopped salad, the lettuce here is in equal balance with the other ingredients, making this a great choice for those who are less than enthusiastic about leafy greens. Creamy feta and avocado mingle with briny olives and capers while cucumbers and finely chopped romaine provide crunch. Use this recipe as a template for making the most of ingredients you have on hand; radishes, cherry tomatoes or diced onion would all be welcome here. The same flexibility applies for the croutons: Stale bread works, of course, but even leftover hot dog buns, pita bread or oyster crackers become excellent little croutons when toasted in the oven.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

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

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups small (1/2-inch) diced stale bread, buns or pita (about 3 to 4 ounces)
6 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 romaine heart, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
1 medium (or 1/2 large) English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and diced
1/2 cup pitted Castelvetrano or other green olives, roughly chopped (about 3 ounces)
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 2 scallions)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon drained capers, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 firm-ripe avocado, halved, pitted and diced
3/4 cup diced or crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, basil, mint or parsley, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the diced bread on a sheet pan, drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss, then bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until well toasted. Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, place the romaine pieces in a large mixing bowl, along with the chickpeas, cucumber, olives and scallions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons olive oil with the vinegar, capers, shallots, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and whisk well. Pour enough dressing over the salad to moisten; toss well. Add the avocado, feta and herbs and toss gently, adding more dressing to taste. Top with the croutons and a generous sprinkle of herbs and serve.

CHICKPEA SALAD PITAS



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I make up this chickpea salad and keep it in the fridge for lunches all week long - store the extra cukes and red peppers covered in water and snack on them during the week too. Takes just a few minutes to prepare and keeps very well in a tightly sealed container. Also, good topped with feta and tomatoes just before serving.

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas
1/2 cucumber, diced (peeled if you like)
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
sea salt, to taste
lemon juice, to taste
2 -3 whole wheat pita bread, cut in half
red leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except pita's and lettuce. Chill at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors mingle.
  • Cut pita bread in half, line both side with a few lettuce leaves.
  • Just before serving, spoon chickpea mixture into lettuce lined pita's; topping with feta and baby tomatoes if desired (I think its good without it).

Tips

- Chickpeas are a great source of protein, fiber, and iron, making them a healthy and satisfying addition to this salad. - Be sure to rinse and drain the chickpeas well before using them in the salad. This will help to remove any excess starch and make the salad less mushy. - If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried herbs instead. - If you like a spicy salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce. - To make the salad even more flavorful, marinate the chickpeas in a mixture olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before assembling the salad. - If you're short on time, you can use store-bought hummus instead of making your own. - For a vegan version of this salad, be sure to use vegan feta cheese or another vegan cheese alternative. - Store the leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion

Chopped chickpea salad pitas are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. With a little planning, you can have this salad on the table in just 30 minutes or less. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please everyone, give this chopped chickpea salad pita a try. You won't be disappointed!

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