Flavorful Marinated Chickpeas transform a plain can of garbanzo beans into the most magical and delicious side dish! Vegan and Vegetarian versions available.
5-6ozseedless English cucumber(approx. half a large cucumber)
½cupdiced red onion
3-4TBSPfresh chopped parsleyto garnish
1/4-1/2cupcrumbled feta cheese(skip if vegan)
Instructions
In a large, shallow bowl, mix together marinade by combining olive oil with vinegars, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Add chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, stirring every so often to make sure the veggies and chickpeas are evenly coated.
If time permits and you allow it to sit for the full hour you'll be rewarded with even more flavorful goodness! You can also marinate this salad in the fridge if prefrerred.
Before serving, add optioanl feta cheese and dive in. See notes for serving suggestions.
Notes
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
with crispy crostini or warm fluffy flatbread
as a tasty topping for hummus
tossed with chopped romaine lettuce or kale for a tasty marinated chickpea salad
swirled with pasta for a fun twist on pasta salad
straight up as the marvelous mediterranean side dish it is
Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!