MEDITERRANEAN ZUCCHINI AND CHICKPEA SALAD

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Chopped zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light balsamic dressing. Or you can use red wine vinegar! Makes a great side dish or light lunch. Not necessary, but best if chilled at least a couple hours to let flavors blend.

Provided by ChristineM

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Zucchini Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups diced zucchini
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup chopped Kalamata olives
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup packed fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried Greek oregano
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, feta, Kalamata olives, olive oil, basil, vinegar, rosemary, capers, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 514.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Angel Rueda
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Santosh Kushwaha
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer side dish.


ronald williams
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Alina Zohaib
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This is a healthy and delicious salad that's perfect for summer.


ULISSE Lucsonne
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I love the combination of textures in this salad.


Mukta Aukter
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover zucchini.


Matthew Tremore
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this salad.


Akankwasa Junior
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner.


Jordan Bray
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I love the fresh, bright flavors in this salad.


Molebogeng Mpitso
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of beans and vegetables and it's always delicious.


Anacletus Maalo
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious!


Likee official Bangladesh
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day!


Tina Balderrama
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Billa 99
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of zucchini, chickpeas, and feta. It's the perfect summer side dish.