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Chickpea salad

From the video “Mediterranean Chickpea Salad” by The Stay At Home Chef. RecipesMD is not affiliated with The Stay At Home Chef. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyGreat weeknight pick
Not spicy
Total time
~35 min
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Serves
~6
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Cost
~$5.69*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$9.31* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
15

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$11.37*for the batch in the video
~$5.69*per serving

You save about ~$9.31* per serving (62% less*) than ordering it out — ~$18.63* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario salad or bowl, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

9 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: canned chickpeas, fresh mint, kalamata olives

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario salad or bowl at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving353 kcal · 18% of 2,000
Fat14 g17%
Saturated fat2.9 g14%
Sodium588 mg26%
Carbohydrate48 g18%
Fiber11 g39%
Total sugars16 gno daily value
Added sugars5.8 g12%
Protein13 g27%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−8 of 20
  • Sodium−14 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−7 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 12 of 15 ingredient lines (94% of the measured weight), divided into 6 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: cherry or grape tomatoes. Not matched to nutrient data: fresh mint, kalamata olives. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • colander
  • large mixing bowl
  • chef knife
  • cutting board
  • lemon juicer
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk

What the video didn’t say

  • servings not stated
  • total preparation time not stated
  • exact tomato amount estimated
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are The Stay At Home Chef’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Chickpea salad

What makes The Stay At Home Chef's Chickpea salad recipe and technique special?

The Stay At Home Chef's take on Chickpea salad focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mediterranean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Toss gently but thoroughly so dressing coats all ingredients evenly. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Chickpea salad at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Chickpea salad recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Chickpea salad ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Chickpea salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in The Stay At Home Chef's Chickpea salad?

This recipe utilizes approximately 15 ingredients across 12 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Chickpea salad?

The official cooking video by The Stay At Home Chef is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.