Description
This refreshing simple chickpea salad is a nutritious and flavorful dish that can be whipped up in under 30 minutes. Bursting with protein and fiber, chickpeas form the perfect foundation for a colorful medley of fresh vegetables. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch, a side at dinner, or a snack, this versatile salad is sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas with diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the salad mixture and toss until well coated.
- Add the chopped fresh herbs and gently mix again.
- Allow the salad to rest for about 10 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg