Purslane and Chickpea Salad – 25-Minute Recipe
A bright, refreshing salad that combines tender purslane and juicy tomato with protein‑rich chickpeas and creamy yogurt. Warm spices and a hint of mint‑infused sauce give it a fragrant, satisfying finish, perfect for a light lunch or healthy side.
Recipe by Ezgi Sena Turgut· Structured by ReelsMeals
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25 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 0.5 bunch purslane
- 1 piece tomato
- 4 tbsp yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
- 5 3/10 oz cooked chickpeas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste thyme
- to taste paprika
- to taste black pepper
- to taste cumin
Instructions
- 1Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- 2Add the cooked chickpeas to the skillet, then sprinkle with salt, thyme, paprika, black pepper, and cumin.
- 3Drizzle 1–2 tbsp olive oil over the chickpeas and stir to coat evenly.
- 4Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until the chickpeas turn golden and slightly crispy.
- 5While the chickpeas are cooking, finely mince 1–2 garlic cloves (if using).
- 6In a large mixing bowl, combine the purslane (washed and torn) and the tomato (diced).
- 7Add the yogurt and minced garlic to the bowl and toss gently to coat the vegetables.
- 8Season the salad with a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- 9Transfer the cooked chickpeas onto the salad, spreading them evenly.
- 10If desired, drizzle a mint‑infused sauce (mint leaves blended with a splash of olive oil and lemon juice) over the top.
- 11Serve immediately or let the flavors meld for a few minutes before eating.
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Prep garlic while chickpeas cook
Finely mince the garlic during the chickpea cooking time.
Stir chickpeas for even crispness
Stir the chickpeas occasionally while cooking for 5–7 minutes until they turn golden and slightly crispy.
Combine yogurt before adding hot chickpeas
Toss the purslane, tomato, yogurt, and garlic together before folding in the cooked chickpeas.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Purslane and Chickpea Salad?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Purslane and Chickpea Salad recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Purslane and Chickpea Salad recipe come from?
- It was shared by Ezgi Sena Turgut on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.