Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
"Next time your family is in the mood for a vegetarian entree, try this fresh, bright chickpea salad recipe. It's simple. Just open a can of GOYA® Low Sodium Chick Peas! Toss with sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and cubes of soft, creamy Mozzarella cheese. A splash of buttery GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a drizzle of tangy lemon juice make this sunny, Mediterranean Chickpea Salad a delicious lunch or dinner, any day of the year."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cherry | 1 cup (138g) | 87 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Pea | 1/2 cup (72g) | 62 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can GOYA® Low Sodium Chick Peas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon GOYA® Lemon Juice
- GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil