Description
A refreshing and nutrient-packed chickpea salad bursting with flavors and textures, perfect for warm summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the veggies: In a large mixing bowl, toss together chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Toss to perfection: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate briefly for enhanced flavors.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This salad keeps well in the fridge for about 2-3 days. For added crunch, consider roasting the chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, summer recipes, healthy salad, vegan meal, Mediterranean diet