Chickpea, Roasted Peppers and Capers Salad

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Chickpea, Roasted Peppers and Capers Salad: Lemon Flavored Healthy Dish for Salad Lovers

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cans chickpeas , drained and rinsed
	1 jar roasted pepper or ( 7 ounce ) jar pimientos , drained , diced
	1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
	3 tablespoons drained capers
	2 garlic cloves , minced
	1/2 cup olive oil
	1/2 teaspoon oregano ( preferably Mediterranean )
	1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ( or to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

362

Sugar

Fat

28g

For salad lovers, Chickpea, Roasted Peppers and Capers Salad is a hearty and flavorful combination of chickpeas, roasted peppers, and capers. This dish is excellent for people looking to eat healthy, as the chickpeas offer protein and nutrients, the roasted peppers provide a smoky sweetness, and the capers add a tangy bite. This salad is also effortless to make and can be an excellent addition to any meal. The dressing of lemon juice and olive oil gives it a fresh, zesty flavor, making it perfect for summer days or anytime you crave a light and healthy meal.

Instructions

1.	Rinse chickpeas and peppers, and chop the latter into small pieces. Mix these in a bowl.
2.	Add minced garlic to olive oil and oregano and mix. Then add capers, lemon juice, and salt to this dressing and mix again.
3.	Pour the prepared dressing over the bowl with chickpeas and peppers. Add in chopped mint.
4.	Toss everything together and serve.

PROS

Chickpea, Roasted Peppers and Capers Salad is a quick and easy recipe that can be made in less than 30 minutes.

The salad is high in fiber and protein, making it a great choice for vegans and vegetarians.

Capers are a great source of vitamin K and antioxidants, while chickpeas are high in folate and iron, and roasted peppers add a sweet and smoky flavor to the dish.

CONS

The salad may be too tangy for some people due to the lemon juice in the dressing.

If you are not a fan of the texture of chickpeas, this salad may not be for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chickpeas are known to help with weight management due to their high fiber content and low glycemic index.
Capers are rich in flavonoids and quercetin that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.