Mediterranean Chickpea Egg Salad Recipe
Simple and satisfying chickpea egg salad recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style! Tons of texture and flavor.
Clearly, chickpeas share much of the glory with hard-boiled eggs in this simple, Mediterranean-style egg salad. And cucumbers, green onions, and celery provide great crunch.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: serves 8
INGREDIENTS For Mediterranean Chickpea Egg Salad Recipe
For dressing
⭐2 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
⭐1 large lemon, zested and juiced
⭐1/3 cup Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil (or Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil)
⭐1 garlic clove, minced
⭐1 tsp sumac
⭐1/2 tsp coriander
⭐1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
⭐Salt and pepper
For Egg Salad
⭐2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
⭐2 celery ribs, chopped
⭐2 Persian cucumbers (or 1/2 seedless English cucumber), diced
⭐2 to 3 green onions, trimmed, and chopped (both white and green parts)
⭐1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
⭐2 jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)
⭐1/2 cup packed chopped fresh parsley leaves
⭐1/2 cup packed chopped fresh mint leaves
⭐5 large hard boiled eggs, sliced
INSTRUCTIONS For Mediterranean Chickpea Egg Salad Recipe
⭐In a small bowl or mason jar, mix together the dressing ingredients. Set aside for now.
⭐In a large mixing bowl, add all the salad ingredients except the eggs. Give the dressing a quick whisk and pour over the salad.
⭐Mix to combine. Add the sliced eggs, and mix gently again. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Add a sprinkle more sumac.
⭐Set aside a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. (See recipe notes for preparing ahead). Enjoy!
NOTES
Prepare ahead. You can mix the salad a few hours in advance; cover tightly and refrigerate. For best results, add in the eggs a few minutes or up to an hour before serving. Salad will keep well for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a tightly-closed container.
Variation. If you prefer, omit the jalapeno peppers. Instead, use mild bell peppers 1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers of any color you like.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
Serves8Calories193TotalFat12.9g17%SaturatedFat2.4gTransFat0gSodium52.4mg2%TotalCarbohydrate12.9g5%Sugars2.6gProtein7.9g16%VitaminA9%VitaminC11%Calcium4%Iron12