Monday, May 4, 2026

Chopped Italian Chickpea Salad

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt-free Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 4 ounces sharp provolone cheese, cubed (¼-inch)
  • ¼ cup chopped roasted red bell peppers
  • ¼ cup chopped mild banana pepper rings
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  1. Whisk ¼ cup oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ each teaspoon salt, crushed red pepper and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups lettuce, the rinsed chickpeas, quartered tomatoes, ½ cup onion, the cubed provolone and ¼ cup each red peppers, banana peppers and parsley. 
  3. Add the dressing and toss until evenly coated.