Delicious Pizza Night Salad Recipe with Chickpeas and Veggies
Elevate your pizza night with this Delicious Pizza Night Salad Recipe featuring chickpeas and a vibrant mix of veggies. This colorful, nutritious salad captures the beloved flavors of pizza while keeping things light and fresh. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Enjoy all the deliciousness without the crust, making every bite satisfying and guilt-free. Customize it to suit your taste or dietary needs—this salad is as versatile as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ½ medium red onion, diced
- ½ English cucumber, diced
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, chopped
- ½ cup pitted olives, chopped
- 2 romaine hearts, shredded
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, minced
- 1 tablespoon pepperoncini pepper brine
- 1 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
- 2–3 teaspoons agave nectar/fine sugar/honey
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Tamari soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 7 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, minced thyme, pepperoncini brine, vegan mayonnaise, agave nectar, Dijon mustard, Tamari soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil to create the dressing.
- In a large salad bowl, combine cooked chickpeas with cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, diced cucumber, chopped pepperoncini peppers, chopped olives.
- Gently fold in shredded romaine hearts until well mixed.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss gently to ensure even coating.
- Optional: Top with vegan 'parmesan' before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg