Chick Pea Antipasto
Chick Pea Antipasto
A chilled antipasto salad of chick peas, ham, crunchy broccoli, celery, stuffed olives and roasted peppers in a simple oil-and-vinegar dressing.
Prep: 20 minutes · Cook: 0 minutes
What Is Chick Pea Antipasto?
A chilled Italian-style antipasto salad combining chick peas, cubed ham, crisp broccoli and celery, stuffed olives and roasted peppers under a simple oil-and-vinegar dressing.
Why Make Chick Pea Antipasto?
- Protein-rich enough to anchor a lunch
- Everything tossed in one bowl, no stove needed
- Stuffed olives add a briny surprise
- Gets better as it chills
- An easy potluck and picnic dish
Unico Products Used in This Recipe
Ingredients
- 540 mL chick peas (drained (19 oz))
- 1 cup cooked ham (thick slice, cubed)
- 1 cup cooked broccoli (bite-size pieces, still crunchy)
- 1 stalk celery (large, coarsely chopped)
- 1/4 cup stuffed manzanilla olives (sliced)
- 1 roasted sweet pepper (whole, chopped)
- 1 sprig parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (small, finely chopped or pressed)
- 1 onion (small, finely chopped)
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 tbsp white wine vinegar
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the broccoli briefly so it stays crunchy, and cube the ham.
- In a large bowl, combine the chick peas, ham, broccoli, celery, olives, roasted pepper, parsley, garlic and onion.
- Add the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Cover and chill before serving.
Cooking Tips
- Keep the broccoli crunchy — barely cook it
- Cut the ham in chunky cubes so it stands up to the beans
- Chill at least an hour before serving
- Taste after chilling — cold mutes salt, so re-season
- Use a glass bowl to show off the colours
Frequently Asked Questions About Chick Pea Antipasto
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1. How long should it chill before serving?
At least an hour — the vinaigrette needs time to season the chick peas.
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2. Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes, just omit the ham or replace it with cubed provolone.
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3. Why keep the broccoli crunchy?
Texture — soft broccoli turns the salad mushy as it sits.
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4. Can I use dried chick peas?
Yes — about 2 cups cooked replaces the 540 mL can.
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5. How long does it keep?
Up to 3 days refrigerated; stir and re-season before serving.
Cooking Guides & Tips
- What Is Muffuletta Olive Salad and How to Use It What muffuletta olive salad is — the briny New Orleans sandwich relish of olives and pickled vegetables — and how to use it well beyond the sandwich.
- The Base: Beans, Olive Oil and Vegetables The simplest building block of all — beans, olive oil and vegetables — for salads, sides, spreads and light mains.
- What Is Giardiniera and How to Use It What giardiniera is — the Italian pickled-vegetable medley — and how to use it on antipasti, sandwiches and more.
Chick Pea Antipasto Made Simple
Chick Pea Antipasto is a chilled, hearty salad that practically makes itself. Unico chick peas, olives and roasted peppers give it the antipasto character.