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Turkish Chickpea Salad

Turkish Chickpea Salad
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Enjoy this quick and flavorful Turkish Chickpea Salad packed with spices and fresh ingredients. Perfect for meal prep—try it today!

Ingredients

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  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 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
  • 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 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 (substitute with parsley if needed)
  • 5–6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Add the chickpeas, stirring to coat them in oil for about 1 minute. Then, sprinkle in all the chickpea spices (garam masala to black pepper) and cook for 5 minutes until they are fragrant and slightly red. Pour the seasoned chickpeas into a large bowl, scraping any remaining spices from the pan.
  2. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add in the sliced onions and minced garlic. Stir frequently, cooking for about 3–4 minutes until onions soften and garlic becomes fragrant. Next, add the red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add apple vinegar along with remaining spices (chili powder to sugar) to the cooked vegetables. Mix thoroughly before adding them to the bowl with chickpeas. Finally, fold in red cabbage, cilantro, basil, and lemon juice. Serve your Turkish chickpea salad either cold or warm!

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