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Chickpea chicken salad stuffed in pita bread.
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5 from 6 votes

Chickpea Chicken Salad Recipe

Upgrade your boring chicken salad with this Middle Eastern-inspired Chickpea Chicken Salad recipe made with warm seasonings and fresh veggies!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, middle eastern
Keyword: chickpea, chickpea chicken salad, chickpea salad, meal prep
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups chicken breast cooked and chopped (can sub with rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives chopped
  • 1/4 cup Manzanilla olives chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper ~ 3/4 cup, chopped
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup hummus
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup slivered toasted almonds

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the cooked chicken, chickpeas, olives, bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions. Toss to combine.
  • Add the hummus, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, lime juice, and oregano. Toss again until the ingredients are well combined and the sauce is evenly distributed.
  • Garnish with toasted almonds, if desired.
  • Serve in pita bread or lettuce cups for a low-carb option
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 809IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg