Portuguese Chickpea Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14

Tasty and Healthy Portuguese Chickpea Salad Recipe

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

186

Sugar

Fat

The Portuguese Chickpea Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The chickpeas provide plenty of plant-based protein while the sun-dried tomatoes add a burst of flavor. This salad is also vegan and can be customized to suit your personal taste preferences. You can serve this salad as a side dish or as a main dish with a side of bread or crackers.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Wrap garlic in aluminum foil and roast for 1 hour.
3.	Remove garlic from foil and let cool, then squeeze cloves into a large bowl.
4.	Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well.
5.	Let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

The Portuguese Chickpea Salad is easy to make and can be served as a main dish or side dish.

It’s packed with plant-based protein from the chickpeas and is also vegan.

CONS

The salad contains sun-dried tomatoes which can be high in sodium.

It’s important to balance your sodium intake to maintain good health.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is high in fiber and plant-based protein, which is great for maintaining a healthy digestive system and keeping you feeling full for longer.
The cumin in the recipe has anti-inflammatory properties and can also help regulate blood sugar levels.

	1 head garlic , papery outside husks removed
	2 cans chickpeas , drained
	1 tablespoon fresh basil , chopped
	2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
	1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil , chopped
	1 teaspoon ground cumin
	1 teaspoon salt
	1/2 teaspoon pepper