Fresh Herb Chickpea Salad

With the indulgence of the holidays over, I am focusing on clean eating in January.  More vegetables and vegetable based protein, less meat and fewer processed carbs.  Chickpeas are the perfect substitute for a traditional potato side dish.  This recipe for Fresh Herb Chickpea Salad does not disappoint.

Lately I have developed a love of Chickpeas.  I sprinkle them in salads, make homemade hummus like this Roasted Garlic Hummus, roast them to make a crispy snack like these Baked Crispy Curry Chickpeas.  This Fresh Herb Chickpea Salad has me obsessed!  It is the perfect low calorie high protein side dish for dinner or lunch.  Fresh dill and parsley paired with zesty lemon juice and plain Greek yogurt makes the light sauce for this salad.  Of course, it is super simple to make as well!

Chickpeas are amazing, they are high in protein, high fiber and low in calories.  Perfect little addition for keeping your nutrition on track and slaying those New Year’s clean eating goals.

How to make Fresh Herb Chickpea Salad:

1. In a small bowl combine the sauce ingredients.  Yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth, then add the dill and parsley and stir to combine.
2. Rinse and drain the chickpeas, place in a large bowl. Toss in the celery and Green Onion.
3. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
4. Garnish with additional dill and green onion.

This Fresh Herb Chickpea salad is so delicious and light you could pair it with grilled chicken or fish or simply as a snack all its own.

Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup plain low fat Greek yogurt
• 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 Tablespoons minced fresh dill, plus more for serving
• 2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for serving
• 3 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 Cup finely diced celery
• ½ Cup thinly sliced green onions, white and green parts

 

Instructions:

In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth, then add the dill and parsley and stir to combine. Set aside.

Once rinsed and drained place the chickpeas in a large bowl, add the celery and scallions and toss.

Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, and sprinkle with more dill and parsley and serve.   Can be served at room temperature or stored in the refrigerator and served cold.  This salad is delicious either way!

 

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