Description
Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion, whether as a quick lunch or a delightful side for dinner. Bursting with fresh flavors from crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is not only easy to prepare but also packed with protein and vitamins. With no cooking required, you can have a healthy meal ready in just minutes. This versatile salad pairs beautifully with grilled meats, wraps, or as a stand-alone meal, making it an ideal choice for summer barbecues or meal prep throughout the week.
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 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- For the dressing: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate liquid measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg