Chickpea Salad: Three Easy Variants

Classic chickpea salad – with feta and tomatoes

Because of its fresh taste and lightness, a chickpea salad is very popular, especially in summer. In addition, it can be prepared in many different ways, depending on your individual taste. The feta tomato variant is now one of the classics.

• Of course, you first need chickpeas for the preparation. One large can or two smaller ones is enough for four servings. Add one or two small, chopped onions, two handfuls of sun-dried tomatoes, and 140 grams of feta cheese.
• To enhance the flavor of the salad, you can add two teaspoons of chili paste and any amount of chopped parsley.
• An olive and lemon dressing goes perfectly with this chickpea salad. Simply mix six to eight tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of one lemon, and a crushed clove of garlic with a little salt and pepper.

Yogurt Chickpea Salad

Chickpea salad is a great alternative to green salads or the classic pasta salad, especially when barbecuing or at parties. A yogurt dressing makes it particularly creamy.

• The actual salad in the yogurt version is prepared with bell pepper, half a cucumber, and a few spring onions in addition to the chickpeas. If you like, you can also mix in tomatoes.
• The dressing consists of about 250 grams of natural yogurt, three tablespoons of olive oil, and the juice of half a lime.
• You can season the salad with a little parsley, cumin powder, and chili powder, then season with salt and pepper.

Spicy chickpea salad

This type of chickpea salad is for gourmets. The ingredients vary a little more here than in the previous recipes. The spicy salad is also richer in vitamins. However, it is quick and easy to make.

• Of course, the base is plenty of chickpeas. For this, you need as many tomatoes and some chicory as well as garlic and chili. The specialty is given to the salad by the fact that pieces of apple are also mixed in.
• The dressing is mixed with a few tablespoons of olive and sesame oil, as well as with balsamic vinegar, raisins, sunflower seeds, and parsley. Finally, you can season the chickpea salad with pepper and salt.