Description
A fresh and vibrant Easy Chickpea Salad loaded with protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas
- Cucumbers
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Red Onion
- Parsley
- Lemon Juice
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Allow the salad to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving for better flavor.
- Add grilled chicken or feta for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, healthy salad, easy meal