Zesty Chimichurri Chickpeas for a Flavorful Meal Upgrade

This hearty chickpea salad recipe includes fresh chimichurri sauce and crumbled feta cheese.

It is a side dish or a snack that is easily at hand!

These Chimichurri chickpeas are bold, hearty and lively. This simple dish includes tender chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese and homemade chimichurri sauce. It will be ready in about fifteen minutes.

Chimichurri verde is originally from Argentina and is usually served on steak, although I like it in many other preparations. It is a bright herbal sauce made from fresh persil, garlic, red onions, paprika flakes, red plonk vinegar and olive oil.

You could call this recipe a collision of leftovers or, even better, a happy coincidence. This summer we invited friends for a barbecue and I made my chimichurri sauce for our meal. I was delighted when one of our friends took his first bite and demanded the recipe.

We still had some sauce left, so I hid it in the fridge next to a few more chickpeas. The combination turned out to be fantastic when I added creamy and spicy feta cheese.

While the sauce is Argentinean, the flavor profile of this dish is more recognizable Mediterranean. I love this vibrant side dish and hope you do too.

how to make chimichurri chickpeas

These chimichurri chickpeas are a delicious light meal, side dish and a ready-made snack. When hunger strikes, I’m always so much better off when I have something delicious from the fridge! This dish is also well packed for lunch.

The recipe will keep in the refrigerator for up to five days. With bean salads like this, I love changing the way I serve them as the days go by. Enjoy it alone or as a side dish to a meal that could consume more substance. Try it with a sandwich like grilled cheese or a light soup like this roasted red pepper and tomato soup.

Use for leftover chimichurri sauce

With this recipe, you will get half a cup of leftover chimichurri sauce, which is great because chimichurri sauce can turn the basic components into an exciting meal. Try it with eggs, roasted vegetables and whole grains such as farro, brown rice and quinoa. Further possible uses can be found here.

Or, if you are serving a crowd, you can increase the other ingredients and use the entire amount of chimichurri sauce. Just add another can of drained chickpeas and use a cup of crumbled feta.