Moroccan Chickpea Salad
Yields8 Servings

Ingredients

 2-14 ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
 1 red onion, sliced with the grain
 4 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 1½ teaspoons paprika
 3 tablespoons olive oil
 juice of 1 lemon
 sea salt and pepper, to taste
 ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, save some uncut to garnish
 ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, save some uncut to garnish
 4 ounces firm goat cheese or feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
 8 slices toasted whole wheat bread

Directions

1

Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.

2

In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, onions, garlic, cumin and paprika.

3

Stir in olive oil and lemon juice, making sure everything is well coated.

4

Season with salt and pepper, and toss in chopped parsley and cilantro.

5

Top with crumbled goat or feta cheese and sprinkle parsley and cilantro leaves on top.

6

Serve as an appetizer with whole wheat toast or warm pita bread.

 

Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size

1/2 cup with 1 slice whole wheat bread


Amount per serving
Calories220
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g11%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 307mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 29g11%
Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

 2-14 ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
 1 red onion, sliced with the grain
 4 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 1½ teaspoons paprika
 3 tablespoons olive oil
 juice of 1 lemon
 sea salt and pepper, to taste
 ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, save some uncut to garnish
 ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, save some uncut to garnish
 4 ounces firm goat cheese or feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
 8 slices toasted whole wheat bread
Moroccan Chickpea Salad