Description
Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings life to any meal. With its mix of colorful vegetables and zesty dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with essential nutrients, making it a fantastic choice for lunch or as a side at dinner. It’s quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy days, potlucks, or as a refreshing snack. The delightful combination of protein-rich chickpeas and fresh veggies creates a satisfying dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups chopped English cucumber
- 1 ¼ cups chopped Roma tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Chop cucumber, dice tomatoes and red onion, and chop parsley.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and parsley.
- In a separate measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture; toss gently until well combined. Serve chilled for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg