Roasted Red Pepper and Chickpea Salad

Prep 15 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 6
Servings 4

Canned chickpeas is one of the easiest legumes to cook. They can be eaten hot or cold, and are rich in fiber! This salad is a perfect picnic salad to accompany with a sandwich, or a chicken or fish dish. Paired with roasted bell pepper, cotija cheese, parsley, and mixed with a vinegar and oil combination, this side dish is an explosion of flavors! MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

large red bell pepper, rinsed

tablespoons apple cider vinegar

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

cups canned chickpeas, drained

1/4

cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped

1/2

cup cotija cheese, crumbled

Directions

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1

Roast bell pepper on stove top. Over medium-high heat, place the bell pepper over the open flame. Using tongs, char on all sides. Place bell pepper on a plastic bag and let steam for 10 minutes.
2

Remove from bag, peel charred skin under running water, remove seeds and chop in small pieces.
3

In a small bowl, add vinegar and olive oil. Whisk to combine.
4

In a large salad bowl combine chickpeas, bell pepper, flat leaf parsley, and cheese. Pour in vinegar and oil mixture and toss salad to combine.
5

Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

Turn it into a more succulent meal by adding shredded chicken pieces.

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Canned chickpeas is one of the easiest legumes to cook. They can be eaten hot or cold, and are rich in fiber! This salad is a perfect picnic salad to accompany with a sandwich, or a chicken or fish dish. Paired with roasted bell pepper, cotija cheese, parsley, and mixed with a vinegar and oil combination, this side dish is an explosion of flavors!