CHICKPEA-LENTIL SALAD

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This salad is a rare healthy favorite for my picky husband. It's best in the summer months when fresh local tomatoes are available. We eat it as a light dinner, or as a side dish for summer BBQs. Enjoy!

Provided by EGgirl

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

25 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black lentils, drained and rinsed
1 cucumber, chopped
2 each vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
¼ large red onion, finely chopped
⅛ cup olive oil
⅛ cup red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt to taste
1 avocado, diced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Combine chickpeas and lentils in a large bowl. Mix in cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
  • Stir olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, cumin, and salt together in a small bowl. Pour over the chickpeas and lentils; mix to combine. Carefully fold in avocado and feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 19.8 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 903.1 mg, Sugar 6 g

Amir Jani
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This salad is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Lola Talbot
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I'm allergic to chickpeas, so I substituted black beans. The salad was still delicious!


Philip Harris
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas and lentils.


Ann Marie Weber
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I packed this salad for lunch and it held up really well. The dressing didn't make the salad soggy.


Yangaphi Nondzukiso
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Elijah Lilly
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I found this salad to be a bit too oily. I would recommend using less olive oil in the dressing.


zaghum abbas
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked a more flavorful dressing.


Wilfred ebowemen
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I'm not a huge fan of chickpeas, but I loved this salad. The lentils and vegetables balanced out the flavor of the chickpeas perfectly.


Elloise Doyle
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Mises nazma Nazma
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I love the versatility of this salad. I've added different vegetables and herbs depending on what I have on hand, and it's always delicious.


Qamarqamar Qamar
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and packed with flavor.


William Rota
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This salad is a fantastic blend of flavors and textures. The chickpeas and lentils provide a hearty base, while the vegetables add a refreshing crunch. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the herbs add a nice touch of freshness.