Best Chickpea Salad Recipe with Chimichurri

Fresh, flavorful ingredients and chimichurri with cilantro and parsley make this the Best Chickpea Salad Recipe around. There’s nothing like healthy Salad Recipes for warm weather!

It’s the a perfect way to go green this spring for nearly any occasion.

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Salad it Up this Spring

Salad season comes with spring and warmer.

I don’t know about you, but when Springtime rolls around, I stop wanting all of those winter-hearty meals and start craving a lighter fare.

But going lighter doesn’t mean giving up taste!

It’s the perfect canvas for creating refreshing meals and appetizers centered around tasty greens, juicy tomatoes and crave-worthy dressings.

Give your salads an update by avoiding the same tired mixes and instead create tasty meals fit for the season.

This recipe can easily be made in 20 minutes or less, providing simple solutions for when you’re short on time.

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Plus, the fresh ingredients sum up everything spring meals are made of.

For a switch, try a similar baby kale salad but with tahini sauce.

Best Chickpea Salad Recipe

Total time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients for chickpea salad with Chimichurri

• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 2/3 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chickpeas, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bag Fresh Express Baby Kale Mix
• 1 cup NatureSweet Cherubs Tomatoes, diced
• 1 medium avocado, diced
• 4 tablespoons Litehouse Avocado Ranch Dressing

Directions for best chickpea salad recipe

In food processor, combine cilantro, parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pulse until sauce is smooth.

Place chimichurri sauce in small bowl with chickpeas and crushed red pepper flakes; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, if possible.

Divide kale, tomatoes and avocado between four bowls. Top each bowl evenly with marinated chickpeas. Drizzle with avocado ranch dressing and serve.

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Find more ways to create easy yet delicious salads at litehousefoods.com/iheartsalad.

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