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Turkish Chickpea Salad

Turkish Chickpea Salad
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Discover the vibrant flavors of Turkish Chickpea Salad, a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for summer meal prep. This salad is not only quick to make—ready in just 20 minutes—but also packed with protein-rich chickpeas and colorful vegetables that deliver essential vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 15 oz chickpeas (cooked, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 1 sweet onion (thinly sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 red pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tbsp sun dried tomatoes in oil (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp sumac
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp red apple vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp vegan sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup red cabbage (chopped)
  • 1 cup cilantro (chopped; sub with parsley if needed)
  • 5–6 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the cooked chickpeas and sauté for about 1 minute. Mix in the garam masala, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, turmeric, cloves, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
  2. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté sliced onions and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until softened. Then stir in sliced red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, and salt; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in red apple vinegar along with chili powder and cumin. Combine this mixture with the chickpeas in a large bowl.
  4. Fold in chopped red cabbage, cilantro, basil leaves, and fresh lemon juice until well mixed. Serve chilled or warm.

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