Description
A fresh and vibrant chickpea salad packed with crisp vegetables, bright lemon flavor, and a light olive oil dressing, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No cooking required, gather all ingredients and tools.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and red onion.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Use a large mixing bowl to allow easy tossing.
- Assemble the Dish: Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad mixture.
- Cook to Perfection: Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Finishing Touches: Add salt and black pepper, then adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let sit for 10 minutes, then serve fresh or chilled.
Notes
- Let the salad rest before serving for better flavor blending.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe, mediterranean salad, vegan salad