This chickpea salad is everything you need on hot days: refreshing, quick and super nutritious
Tuesday 26 August 2025 21:00 - Mirella Mendonça
Light, nutritious and full of flavor, chickpea salad with cod is the perfect choice for warmer days. It combines the firm texture of chickpeas with the delicacy of shredded cod, as well as fresh herbs, olive oil and olives to enhance the freshness of the dish. Whether as a starter or main meal, this salad is an explosion of Mediterranean flavors that pleases the palate and nourishes the body without weighing it down.
The ingredients:
- 1 lb desalted cod
- 1 lb chickpeas (cooked and drained)
- 1/2 chopped onion (raw or sautéed)
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- Olives (to taste)
Seasoning:
- 1 handful parsley (chopped)
- Juice 1/2 lemon
- olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Preparation:
- Cook the cod in boiling water for about 10 minutes. Leave to cool slightly. Remove the bones and skin. Shred it.
- Place the shredded cod, chickpeas, onion, tomatoes and olives in a bowl. Mix together.
- Season with parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy!
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Chickpea salad with cod
Choose this chickpea and cod salad for a light, nutritious, complete, and fragrant meal. It’s also a great option to take along on a picnic or to work. Easy and delicious, this dish comes together in just minutes. Mix everything together and it’s...
Mirella MendonçaI am the editorial manager at Petitchef (Portugal and Brazil) and a huge enthusiast of travel and world cuisine, always in search of new flavors and experiences. However, as much as I love exploring the delights of different cultures, my mom's cooking will always be my favorite — with that unique flavor that only she can create.
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