Lunche for 8

Chickpea Salad (8 servings)

Name: Chickpea Salad (8 servings)
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas; 3 cups finely chopped english or persian cucumber; 4 roma tomatoes; 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion; 1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup pepperoncini (optional); 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; freshly ground black pepper (optional); 1/3 cup freshly shaved parmesan or crumbled feta cheese (optional); 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp sea salt

This no-cook salad combines chickpeas, crisp vegetables, herbs, cheese, and a seasoned lemon vinaigrette.

Typical price

$4.91for 4 servings

$1.23 per serving$4.91 for 4

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Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	30 oz	$2.70Typical price
Cucumbers$0.89 each typical	2	$1.67Typical price
Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	1.25 lb	$2.49Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.15Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.25Typical price
Capers, kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled things$0.45/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.56Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.32Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.82

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas
3 cups finely chopped english or persian cucumber
4 roma tomatoes
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup pepperoncini (optional)
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
freshly ground black pepper (optional)
1/3 cup freshly shaved parmesan or crumbled feta cheese (optional)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp sea salt

Steps

Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then place them in a large bowl.
Add the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, pepperoncini, and cheese.
Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and salt in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently.
Rest the salad for 10 minutes so the flavors combine.

Swaps

Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with canned beans on sale.