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Chickpea Horiatiki Salad

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15 min

4 servings

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Horiatiki means “of the village.” It’s the traditional and well-known Greek salad that highlights summer produce such as fresh, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and crunchy peppers.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Greek Dressing Mix
  • 3⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 green bell peppers
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 large heirloom or field tomato
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 cans (19 oz/540 ml each) low-sodium chickpeas
  • 1⁄4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1⁄4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation

  • Using Funnel, add dressing mix, oil, and vinegar to Cruet. Screw on lid; shake to mix. If making ahead, store in fridge up to 1 week.
  • Chop peppers, cucumber, tomato, and onion. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Place in a large bowl.
  • Add 1⁄4 cup dressing. Gently toss to mix. Add olives and cheese. Taste; add more dressing, if desired, and season with pepper.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving(with 1 tbsp dressing): Calories 410, Fat 19 g (Saturated 3.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g (Fiber 15 g, Sugars 12 g), Protein 17 g.

Tips

Whether you call them chickpeas or garbanzo beans, these legumes are a great source of protein and fibre.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1⁄2 grilled pita.