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Looking for a fresh and healthy dish that’s perfect for any occasion? This refreshing, zesty Weight Watchers Chickpea Salad is only 1 WW point per serving! With creamy garbanzo beans, crisp cucumber and celery, and juicy bell peppers and tomatoes, it’s full of delicious flavors. The standout feature is the tangy dressing made with lemon juice, honey, dill weed, Dijon mustard, and a touch of olive oil for richness. Whether served as a side for burgers or as a light lunch with added chicken, this versatile salad is easy to make and bursting with nutrients.
Ingredients in Weight Watchers Chickpea Salad
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For Weight Watchers Chickpea Salad, you’ll need the following salad components: 2 cans of cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas), ½ cup of grape or cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered, 1 cup of diced celery (2-3 stalks), ⅓ cup of pickled onions, 1 medium bell pepper, any color, diced or thinly sliced, and ½ cup of diced cucumber (about 1 medium). For the Lemon Dill Weed Dressing, you’ll need ⅓ cup of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of dried dill weed, 3 pinches of coriander, ¾ teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of pure honey, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Instructions for Making Weight Watchers Chickpea Salad
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Create a nutritious and flavorful meal with these instructions for making Weight Watchers Chickpea Salad. Toss chickpeas with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy vinaigrette for a satisfying, low-point salad that’s perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish.
Prepare Ingredients
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Rinse and drain the chickpeas, and chop the necessary ingredients.
Mix Salad Components
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In a large bowl, gently mix all of the salad components together.
Make Dressing
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Separately, whisk the lemon dill dressing ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
Combine and Serve
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Fold the dressing with the chickpeas and other components to coat them evenly. Serve immediately or allow the flavors to meld in the fridge for a couple of hours. Redistribute the dressing before serving, or keep a portion on the side for drizzling on top.
Variations and Substitutions for Weight Watchers Chickpea Salad
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- Fresh vs. Dried Dill Weed: Use about a tablespoon of fresh dill and adjust to taste if using fresh instead of dried.
- Dried Garbanzo Beans: If using dried beans, soak and cook them properly, and allow them to cool before adding to the salad.
- Different Dressing: Try tahini dressing, Greek yogurt dressing, or any other favorite dressing for a different flavor.
- Other Mix-In Ideas: Add avocado pieces, feta cheese, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, or spinach.
- Onions: Substitute fresh red onion for pickled onions if preferred
Tips and Tricks for Making Weight Watchers Chickpea Salad
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- How to Store Chickpea Salad: Cover and store this lemon chickpea salad in the refrigerator. I suggest enjoying it within 3 days! Or, to use it for meal prep, simply keep the dressing separate until serving each time, and it will last 5 days this way.
- When you serve the dish, don’t forget to scoop up some of the extra dressing at the bottom of the bowl with each serving so you can enjoy all the delicious flavor!
- If you want, you can mash some of the chickpeas before mixing them with the other ingredients. This can provide a different, creamy texture to the dish.
- The size and shape at which you chop the vegetables is entirely up to you. Sometimes, I dice the bell pepper small, and sometimes I cut it into strips. The only ingredient I suggest cutting smaller would be the celery because its texture can be overwhelming in big chunks.
