Mediterranean Smashed Chickpea Salad

Gluten-Free

Nut-Free

Vegetarian

Protein-packed chickpeas, fresh herbs, dried cranberries, and tangy feta are tossed with a refreshing yogurt-based dressing.

By Kate Morgan | Experience Life

Makes2 servings
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

Chickpea Salad

1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ red onion, diced
1 medium cucumber, diced
2 tbs. minced fresh dill
3 tbs. minced Castelvetrano olives
¼ cup canned artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
2 tbs. chopped dried cranberries or cherries
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup loosely packed parsley, minced

Dressing

⅓ cup plain, full-fat Greek yogurt
1 tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. ground coriander
1 clove garlic, finely minced
3 tbs. lemon juice
1 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

STEP 1

In a medium bowl, use a fork or potato masher to roughly mash half the chickpeas. Leave the rest whole. Add the other salad ingredients, except the parsley, and mix thoroughly.

STEP 2

In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. If the dressing seems too thick, add a splash of water.

STEP 3

Dress the salad and top with the minced parsley. Add more salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

Nutritional information

Photography: Terry Brennan

By Kate Morgan

Kate Morgan is a Pennsylvania-based writer and recipe developer.

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