Summer brings bright meals that feel like a celebration of fresh flavors. The choice is a salad, always a dependable option, especially when it keeps the healthiest components of the Mediterranean diet in view. Legumes and fish stand at the core of healthy eating, and summer is no excuse to skip them.
Today the focus is a tasty recipe built around two staples that pair beautifully: chickpeas and cod. The salad is easy to assemble using these two ingredients, and the whole family will enjoy it. It also offers a wonderful chance for kids to try foods they might be reluctant to eat.
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You have two paths to make this hearty salad: a traditional route or a quicker one. If choosing the traditional route, soak the chickpeas overnight for smoother cooking later. The cod benefits from a similar soak if it is salted, with the loins submerged for several hours and the soaking water refreshed periodically to reduce saltiness.
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When time is short and speed is the priority, buying ready-to-use ingredients is perfectly acceptable. Here are the components you may need.
Greek Summer Chickpea Salad
Chickpea and cod salad ingredients
- A pot of boiled chickpeas
- Salted cod fillet (about 250 grams)
- A small jar of roasted peppers
- A small onion
- An avocado
- One egg per serving
- For the dressing: oil, salt, pepper and parsley
How to prepare chickpea and cod salad
One option is to marinate the cod first. Place the loins in a bowl and cover them with oil for about 20 minutes. Then rinse and drain the chickpeas well. If a milder flavor is preferred, a brief boil can soften the chickpeas further.
Chop the roasted pepper, onion and half of the boiled egg into small pieces. The remaining half can be reserved for garnish if desired. Shred the cod fillets and arrange them on the plate. The dressing is simple: mix oil, salt, pepper and parsley. Garnish the salad with the dressing, and it is ready to enjoy.