Description
Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the freshest ingredients for a delightful meal. Perfect as a standalone lunch or as a refreshing side at dinner, this salad combines protein-rich chickpeas with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. The zesty dressing of olive oil and lemon juice enhances the flavors, making each bite satisfying and revitalizing. With just 10 minutes of preparation time, it’s an ideal option for busy days or potluck gatherings. Enjoy this colorful medley as part of your healthy eating journey!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups chopped English cucumber
- 1 1/4 cups chopped Roma tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg