EMERIL'S CHICKPEA SALAD

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Fresh, Healthy and DELICIOUS! The lemon with the feta is unbelievable. I eat this over Salad, with tortilla chips, or just plain! Eye the amount of olive oil if you want a drier salad This recipe was featured on the Packing a Punch Episode of Emeril Green.

Provided by la petite chef

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (15 ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed under cold water
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, finely chopped (if jarred rinse well under water and pat dry with papertowel)
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 olives, chopped (such as kalamata or green)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup feta

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, roasted red peppers, red onion, parsley, olives, garlic, oregano, salt, crushed red pepper, lemon juice & zest, and olive oil.
  • Then add feta and stir gently to combine.
  • Allow chickpea to marinate for at least 1 hour or refrigerate up to overnight, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with bed of lettuce and tomatoes, spoon mixture over leaves.

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